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, Air France 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 $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $69 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

You can travel by bus to Marion using Tornado Bus or FlixBus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Marion takes 180 miles and will cost you around $220. 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, Air France 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 $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $69 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

You can travel by bus to Marion using Tornado Bus or FlixBus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Marion takes 180 miles and will cost you around $220. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $385 for a journey of 390 miles.

Airports near Marion

Airlines serving Marion

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,652 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,544 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,351 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (477 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (962 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (777 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (131 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 (8.7, 121 reviews)
$163+
Best Western Plus Executive Residency Marion
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 243 reviews)
$159+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Memphis Marion, AR
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 105 reviews)
$167+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham West Memphis
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 831 reviews)
$143+
Radisson Hotel West Memphis
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 816 reviews)
$143+
Express Inn West Memphis
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$48+

Renting a car in Marion

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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 $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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.