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Getting Around Branson
Branson is located in Southwest Missouri, approximately 40 miles south of Springfield and 11 miles north of the Arkansas border. The area can be accessed by using the major north/south arteries of highway 65 and 13. Highway 65 is the main road leading from both Springfield to the north and Harrison, Arkansas from the south. Table Rock Lake, Kimberling City, and Silver Dollar City can be accessed from Highway 13 on the west side of Branson.
Branson is approximately 250 miles from St. Louis and 220 miles from Kansas City. From St. Louis, travelers come on Interstate 44 west to Highway 65 south. Most of the traveling is done on four-lane freeways. From Kansas City, travelers have a number of options; however, about half of the travel time is on two-lane highways.
By Air:
Springfield/Branson Regional Airport
Located approximately one hour northwest of Branson.
5000 W Kearney
Springfield, MO 65803
417-869-0300
This regional hub airport offers service from many of the national airlines as well as certain regional carriers.
M. Graham Clark Airport
Located just south of Branson on the College of the Ozarks campus.
110 W Adams Street Suite 204
Branson, MO 65616
417-334-6411
Mainly for small planes.
Ground Transportation:
Most of the major car rental companies serve the airport and the area in general.
By bus/train:
Service is not provided to Branson by Greyhound or Amtrak.
Getting Around Town:
The best way to get around town is by personal or rental car. With so many things to see and do, a car is a necessity in Branson.
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