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 February
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Marion in February
Estimated hotel price
$118
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. Memphis Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, WestJet, 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 $57 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 9 miles from Marion. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Memphis.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marion, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Marion takes 213 miles and will cost you around $100. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $385 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. Memphis Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, WestJet, 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 $57 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 9 miles from Marion. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Memphis.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marion, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Marion takes 213 miles and will cost you around $100. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $385 for a journey of 390 miles.

Airports near Marion

Airlines serving Marion

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,716 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,542 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,355 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (487 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (976 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (813 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (132 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, 115 reviews)
$163+
Best Western Plus Executive Residency Marion
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 240 reviews)
$157+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Memphis Marion, AR
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 105 reviews)
$162+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham West Memphis
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 819 reviews)
$136+
Radisson Hotel West Memphis
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 813 reviews)
$136+
Journey Inn
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$68+

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 65% 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 65% cheaper than other types, on average.