There are 4 ways to get from Branson to Columbia by bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Branson / Hollister to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 120
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus Greyhound US0175s
8h 14m$81–128Drive 202.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Branson to Columbiacar 202.7 mi
3h 31m$37–54Shuttle to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Branson - Casey's to Springfield
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane SGF - COU
6h 44m$143–488Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Branson to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane XNA - COU
6h 58m$167–639
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Branson to Columbia is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Branson to Columbia is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Branson to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Branson / Hollister and arriving at Columbia via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Branson and Columbia is 343 miles. The road distance is 203.9 miles.
The best way to get from Branson to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 8h 14m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Branson to Columbia, including transfers.
Branson to Columbia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Branson / Hollister station.
Branson to Columbia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Branson to Columbia is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Branson to Columbia.
There are 50+ hotels available in Columbia.
What companies run services between Branson, MO, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Branson to Columbia via Branson / Hollister, Kansas City, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 8h 14m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Valparaiso
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Branson / Hollister to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- Oats Transit
Shuttle from Branson - Casey's to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Oats Transit
- Schedules at
- Oats Transit Schedules
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