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

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Branson by plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Springfield-Branson National Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane SNA - SGF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Branson - Casey'sshuttle bus
    7h 31m
    $192–638

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

    cheapest
    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 36m
    $121–467

  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
    $326–570

  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
    $607–1,233

  5. Drive 1,606.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Bransoncar car 1,606.8 mi
    26h 14m
    $294–424

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

    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 40m
    $122–501

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

    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 20m
    $144–688

  8. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane SMF - SGF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Branson - Casey'sshuttle bus
    8h 13m
    $152–629

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,463 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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 taxi to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA 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 Springfield CU Transit Center then take the taxi to Branson.

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