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.

When to visit Marion

Marion in February
Estimated hotel price
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Marion in February
Estimated hotel price
$177
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 17 miles from Marion. The shortest flight to Marion from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 19h 09m.

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 $78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $135 for a 10h 22m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Marion is to pick up a car hire from Memphis, which is about 9 miles from Marion. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Memphis.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Marion using Tornado Bus or FlixBus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Marion takes 153 miles and will cost you around $150. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $576 for a journey of 390 miles.

Plane

Although Marion doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Memphis Airport (MEM), which is located 17 miles from Marion. The shortest flight to Marion from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 19h 09m.

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 $78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $135 for a 10h 22m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Marion is to pick up a car hire from Memphis, which is about 9 miles from Marion. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Memphis.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Marion using Tornado Bus or FlixBus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Marion takes 153 miles and will cost you around $150. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $576 for a journey of 390 miles.

Airports near Marion

Airlines serving Marion

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,552 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,617 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,969 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,118 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,458 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,880 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,671 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,550 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,356 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (480 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (970 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (133 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

Hiring a car in Marion

Expect to pay $1.55 per litre in Marion (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.49 and $24.66. The most frequently booked car type in Marion is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.55 per litre in Marion (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.49 and $24.66. The most frequently booked car type in Marion is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.