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.
Although Marion doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Memphis Airport (MEM), which is located 17 miles 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 09m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Marion. The train journey from Marion to New Orleans takes 8h 35m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $100 for a 10h 22m trip.
Another option to get to Marion is to pick up a car rental from Memphis, which is about 9 miles from Marion. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Memphis.
Greyhound operates bus routes to Marion. From Nashville, the bus ride to Marion takes 235 miles and will cost you around $103. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $120 for a journey of 465 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Marion and Hampton Inn Marion.
Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Marion is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.