Marion travel guide
Marion Tourism | Marion Guide
You're Going to Love Marion
With a population of 12,345, Marion is a must-see destination in Arkansas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Marion to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Marion
How to Get to Marion
Plane
Although Marion doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Memphis Airport (MEM), which is located 27 km from Marion. Memphis Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, WestJet, Air France and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Marion departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 08m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Marion. The train journey from Marion to New Orleans takes 8h 35m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $90 for a 10h 22m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Marion is to pick up a car rental from Memphis, which is about 15 km from Marion. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Memphis.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Marion using FlixBus or Busbud. From Nashville, the bus ride to Marion takes 378 km and will cost you around $94. From Kansas City, the ticket costs about $140 for a journey of 1271 km.
Airlines serving Marion
Where to stay in Marion
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Marion and Hampton Inn Marion.
Where to stay in popular areas of Marion
Most booked hotels in Marion
Renting a car in Marion
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Marion (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Marion, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.