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How to get fromPrinceton to Bransonby train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Princeton to Branson by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Branson / Hollisterbus bus Jefferson 121 / ...
    11h 33m
    $170–307

  2. Drive 472.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton to Bransoncar car 472.2 mi
    8h 10m
    $87–125

  3. Train, bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Branson / Hollisterbus bus
    16h 25m
    $141–247

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Branson - Casey'sshuttle bus
    7h 21m
    $109–414

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane ORD - XNA
    3. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Bransoncar car
    8h 4m
    $130–533

  6. Train, bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Peoriabus bus
    3. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane PIA - SGF
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Branson - Casey'sshuttle bus
    10h 21m
    $120–448

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 554.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 33m

What companies run services between Princeton, IL, USA and Branson, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Princeton to Branson. However, you can take the train to Kansas City, walk to On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound, take the line 201 bus to On 12Th At Charlotte Eastbound Nearside, walk to Kansas City, take the bus to Branson / Hollister, then take the taxi to Branson. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton Station to Branson via Galesburg Amtrak Station, Galesburg, Des Moines, Kansas City, and Branson / Hollister in around 16h 25m.

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