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
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. The shortest flight to Marion from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 23h 15m.
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 $79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $138 for a 10h 22m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Marion is to pick up a car hire from Memphis, which is about 15 km from Marion. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Memphis.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marion, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Nashville, the bus ride to Marion takes 290 km and will cost you around $336. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $565 for a journey of 628 km.
Airlines serving Marion
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 $1.59 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 $19.08 and $25.43. 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 Intermediate car hire (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.