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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Marion has to offer.
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 17 miles from Marion. The shortest flight to Marion from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 7h 14m.
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 C$ 168 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about C$ 136 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 Thrifty and Avis, 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 185 miles and will cost you around C$ 272. From Dallas, the ticket costs about C$ 448 for a journey of 400 miles.
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
Most booked hotels in Marion
Renting a car in Marion
Expect to pay C$ 1.31 per litre in Marion (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.65 and C$ 20.86. 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 rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.