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

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 Air France, Delta, Allegiant Air 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 Atlanta, the ticket costs about $87 for a journey of 1102 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 Air France, Delta, Allegiant Air 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 Atlanta, the ticket costs about $87 for a journey of 1102 km.

Airports near Marion

Airlines serving Marion

Lufthansa
Good (4,606 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,590 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,925 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,504 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,527 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,349 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (960 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (770 reviews)
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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

Hampton Inn Marion
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 122 reviews)
$169+
Best Western Plus Executive Residency Marion
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 245 reviews)
$157+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Memphis Marion, AR
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 109 reviews)
$169+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham West Memphis
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 844 reviews)
$154+
Radisson Hotel West Memphis
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 810 reviews)
$146+
Express Inn West Memphis
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$49+

Renting a car in Marion

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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.