There are 3 ways to get from Columbia to Branson by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Branson / Hollisterbus Jefferson Lines 121
8h 45m$81–125Drive 198.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Bransoncar 198.9 mi
3h 39m$37–53Fly, shuttle
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane COU - SGF
- Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Branson - Casey's
6h 12m$150–492
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Branson is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Branson is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Branson. However, there are services departing from Columbia and arriving at Branson / Hollister via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Columbia and Branson is 343 miles. The road distance is 200.1 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Branson without a car is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Columbia to Branson, including transfers.
Columbia to Branson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbia station.
Columbia to Branson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Branson is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Columbia to Branson.
There are 1651+ hotels available in Branson.
What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Branson, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Columbia to Branson via Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Branson / Hollister in around 8h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Branson / Hollister
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- Oats Transit
Shuttle from Springfield to Branson - Casey's
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Oats Transit
- Schedules at
- Oats Transit Schedules
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