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

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There are 7 ways to get from California to Branson by plane, car, bus, taxi, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane LAX - XNA
    2. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Bransoncar car
    7h 14m
    $184–538

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane SAN - SGF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Branson - Casey'sshuttle bus
    8h 21m
    $102–411

  3. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the taxi from Springfield CU Transit Center to Bransontaxi taxi
    37h 16m
    $379–543

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Branson / Hollisterbus bus Jefferson Lines 121
    41h 53m
    $1,050–1,605

  5. Drive  1,606.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Bransoncar car 1,606.8 mi
    26h 15m
    $294–424

  6. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane FAT - SGF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Branson - Casey'sshuttle bus
    9h 33m
    $116–477

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane LGB - SGF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Branson - Casey'sshuttle bus
    8h 28m
    $161–677

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,476 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between California, USA and Branson, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from California to Branson. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA), then drive to Branson. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Springfield CU Transit Center then take the taxi to Branson.

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