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How to get fromBakersfield to Bransonby plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Branson by plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane BFL - SGF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Branson - Casey'sshuttle bus
    7h 31m
    $164–604

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Springfield CU Transit Center to Bransontaxi taxi
    40h 52m
    $374–650

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Branson / Hollisterbus bus
    44h 33m
    $651–1,344

  4. Drive 1,622.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Bransoncar car 1,622.4 mi
    26h 37m
    $297–428

  5. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane BFL - XNA
    2. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Bransoncar car
    8h 3m
    $200–803

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,491.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Branson, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bakersfield to Branson. However, you can take the taxi to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), take the taxi to Springfield, then take the shuttle to Branson - Casey's. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Los Angeles, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Springfield CU Transit Center, then take the taxi to Branson.

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