There are 3 ways to get from Brainerd to Bayfield by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Brainerd to Duluthbus Jefferson Lines 930
- Take the bus from Duluth to Ashlandbus It 56
5h 38m$115–160Drive 190 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brainerd to Bayfieldcar 190 mi
4h 10m$35–51Fly, bus
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane BRD - DLH
- Take the bus from Duluth to Ashlandbus
9h 26m$142–452
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Duluth International Airport (DLH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brainerd to Bayfield is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Brainerd to Bayfield is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Brainerd to Bayfield. However, there are services departing from Brainerd and arriving at Ashland via Duluth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Brainerd and Bayfield is 212 miles. The road distance is 191.1 miles.
The best way to get from Brainerd to Bayfield without a car is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Brainerd to Bayfield, including transfers.
Brainerd to Bayfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Brainerd station.
Brainerd to Bayfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Duluth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brainerd to Bayfield is 191 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Brainerd to Bayfield.
There are 26+ hotels available in Bayfield.
What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Bayfield, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Brainerd to Bayfield via Duluth and Ashland in around 5h 38m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Brainerd to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Duluth to Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Duluth to Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
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