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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.