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How to get fromBrainerd to Elyby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Brainerd to Ely by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Duluthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Duluth to Virginiabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Virginia to Elytaxi taxi
    5h 46m
    $193–251

  2. Drive 182.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brainerd to Elycar car 182.3 mi
    3h 57m
    $34–49

  3. Fly to Range Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Range Regional Airport (HIB)plane plane BRD - HIB
    2. Drive from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Elycar car
    5h
    $75–341

  4. Bus, taxi via Duluth

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Duluthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Duluth to Virginiabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Virginia to Elytaxi taxi
    6h 6m
    $194–252

  5. Fly to Duluth International Airport, shuttle, drive

    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane BRD - DLH
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Beaver Bay Trailheadshuttle bus
    3. Drive from Beaver Bay Trailhead to Elycar car
    8h 4m

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Range Regional Airport (HIB) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 231.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Brainerd to Ely. However, you can take the bus to Duluth, take the bus to Virginia, then take the taxi to Ely. Alternatively, you can drive from Brainerd to Ely in around 3h 57m.

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