There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Branson by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), or shuttle
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Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane MSP - XNA
- Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Bransoncar
5h 38m$130–630Drive 624.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Bransoncar 624.7 mi
11h 17m$114–165Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Branson / Hollisterbus Jefferson Lines 121
16h 34m$164–242Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane MSP - SGF
- Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Branson - Casey's
7h 58m$114–500
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Branson is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Branson is to fly and drive which takes 5h 38m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Branson. However, there are services departing from Marshall & Otis Station and arriving at Branson / Hollister via Saint Paul Union Depot and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 34m.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Branson is 699 miles. The road distance is 628.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Branson without a car is to bus which takes 16h 34m and costs $160 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Branson, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Branson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Branson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Branson is 628 miles. It takes approximately 11h 17m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Branson.
There are 1672+ hotels available in Branson.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Branson, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Marshall & Otis Station to Branson via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Branson / Hollister in around 16h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
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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