What is the cheapest way to get from Austin to Brainerd?

The cheapest way to get from Austin to Brainerd is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austin to Brainerd?

The fastest way to get from Austin to Brainerd is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Austin and Brainerd?

No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Brainerd. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd via Mankato and Minneapolis / St Paul Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Austin to Brainerd?

The distance between Austin and Brainerd is 286 miles. The road distance is 223.7 miles.

How do I travel from Austin to Brainerd without a car?

The best way to get from Austin to Brainerd without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 6h 40m and costs $190 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Austin to Brainerd?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Austin to Brainerd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austin to Brainerd bus from?

Austin to Brainerd bus services, operated by Land to Air Express, depart from Austin station.

Bus or fly from Austin to Brainerd?

The best way to get from Austin to Brainerd is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $80 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $360 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Austin to Brainerd bus arrive?

Austin to Brainerd bus services, operated by Land to Air Express, arrive at Mankato station.

Can I drive from Austin to Brainerd?

Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Brainerd is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Austin to Brainerd.

Where can I stay near Brainerd?

There are 95+ hotels available in Brainerd.

Austin to Brainerd - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Brainerd by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerdtaxi
6h 40m
$196–293
Drive 222.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Austin to Brainerdcar 222.4 mi
4h 5m
$41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Austin to Mankatobus
2. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
8h 5m
$81–137
Fly Rochester to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane RST - BRD
6h 20m
$62–358
Shuttle, bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Sinclair - Austin, MN to Mankato, MNshuttle
2. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus
3. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MSP - BRD
6h 10m
$84–458
Fly Rochester to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane RST - MSP
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
7h 17m
$105–437

Rochester (RST) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights

12Weekly Planes

4h 27mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Austin to Brainerd.

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Distance: 284.1 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Austin, MN, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd via Mankato, Minneapolis-St. Paul, and Minneapolis / St Paul Airport in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Rochester (RST) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) twice daily.

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