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How to get fromAustin to Brainerdby bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerdtaxi taxi
    6h 40m
    $241–328

  2. Drive  222.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Austin to Brainerdcar car 222.4 mi
    4h 5m
    $41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    8h 20m
    $71–137

  4. Bus to Rochester, fly

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane RST - BRD
    6h 25m
    $62–358

  5. Bus via Mankato

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Mankatobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    8h 32m
    $82–137

  6. Bus, bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Mankatobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    3. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane MSP - BRD
    6h 20m
    $84–458

Austin to Brainerd by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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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 Brainerd via Rochester and Minneapolis in around 8h 20m.

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