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How to get fromBrainerd to Eau Claireby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Brainerd to Eau Claire by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 928 / ...
    2. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Minneapolis / ...
    6h 18m
    $66–91

  2. Drive 216.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brainerd to Eau Clairecar car 216.7 mi
    3h 54m
    $40–58

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BRD - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Eau Claire - UW Campusbus bus
    4h 28m

  4. Bus via Bloomington

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
    2. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Eau Claire - UW Campusbus bus Mil-Aus / ...
    6h 43m

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Eau Claire, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Brainerd to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop via Minneapolis, Target Field Station Platform 2, Stadium Village Station, and U of MN Campus in around 6h 18m.

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