There are 3 ways to get from Lawrence to Branson by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136S / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Branson / Hollisterbus Jefferson Lines 121
6h 45m$68–101Drive 237 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lawrence to Bransoncar 237 mi
4h 11m$44–63Drive, fly, shuttle
- Drive from Lawrence to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane MHK - SGF
- Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Branson - Casey's
8h 15m$116–459
Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Branson is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Branson is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Lawrence to Branson. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Bus Stop and arriving at Branson / Hollister via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Lawrence and Branson is 258 miles. The road distance is 238.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Branson without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Lawrence to Branson, including transfers.
Lawrence to Branson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lawrence Bus Stop station.
Lawrence to Branson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Branson is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Lawrence to Branson.
There are 1837+ hotels available in Branson.
What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and Branson, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Branson via Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Branson / Hollister in around 6h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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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