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.

When to visit Marion

Marion in May
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Marion in May
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 American Airlines, Delta, WestJet 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 $52 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 Budget, among others, in Memphis.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marion, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Marion takes 290 km and will cost you around $200. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $355 for a journey of 628 km.

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 American Airlines, Delta, WestJet 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 $52 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 Budget, among others, in Memphis.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marion, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Marion takes 290 km and will cost you around $200. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $355 for a journey of 628 km.

Airports near Marion

Airlines serving Marion

Lufthansa
Good (4,490 reviews)
KLM
Good (824 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,284 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,611 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,460 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (801 reviews)
Finnair
Good (898 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (5,279 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,449 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,318 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (437 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (755 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (843 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (975 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Marion

Most booked hotels in Marion

Hampton Inn Marion
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 127 reviews)
$171+
Best Western Plus Executive Residency Marion
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 251 reviews)
$157+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Memphis Marion, AR
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 121 reviews)
$166+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham West Memphis
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 884 reviews)
$128+
Radisson Hotel West Memphis
3 stars
Good (7.9, 94 reviews)
$131+
Express Inn West Memphis
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$50+

Renting a car in Marion

Expect to pay $3.67 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 $44.06 and $58.75. The most frequently booked car type in Marion is Compact (Kia Soul or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.67 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 $44.06 and $58.75. The most frequently booked car type in Marion is Compact (Kia Soul or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.