There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Branson by train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus, taxi
best- Take the train from Washington Station to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from Saint Louis to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
- Take the taxi from Springfield CU Transit Center to Bransontaxi
7h 35m$124–197Drive 215 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Bransoncar 215 mi
3h 39m$40–57Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Branson / Hollisterbus Jefferson Lines 121
10h 45m$95–151Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Station to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Branson / Hollisterbus Jefferson Lines 121
11h 20m$135–238
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Branson is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Branson is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Branson. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at Branson / Hollister via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Washington and Branson is 324 miles. The road distance is 216.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Branson without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 7h 35m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Washington to Branson, including transfers.
Washington to Branson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Branson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Branson is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Washington to Branson.
There are 1672+ hotels available in Branson.
What companies run services between Washington, MO, USA and Branson, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington to Branson via Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Branson / Hollister in around 10h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Louis to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Kansas City to Branson / Hollister
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
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