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

Marion in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Marion in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 121
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 4h 18m.

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$ 98 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about C$ 147 for a 10h 22m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marion, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Marion takes 220 miles and will cost you around C$ 127. From Dallas, the ticket costs about C$ 429 for a journey of 415 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 4h 18m.

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$ 98 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about C$ 147 for a 10h 22m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marion, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Marion takes 220 miles and will cost you around C$ 127. From Dallas, the ticket costs about C$ 429 for a journey of 415 miles.

Airports near Marion

Airlines serving Marion

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,962 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 202+
Comfort Inn Marion
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 137+
Days Inn by Wyndham West Memphis
2 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
C$ 72+
Ramada by Wyndham West Memphis
2 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
C$ 62+
Americas Best Value Inn Marion, AR
2 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
C$ 83+
Express Inn West Memphis
2 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
C$ 72+

Renting a car in Marion

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Marion, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Marion, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

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