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How to get fromBrainerd to Grand Canyonby plane, shuttle, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Brainerd to Grand Canyon by plane, shuttle, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane BRD - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    10h 54m
    $406–800

  2. Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Flagstaff, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane BRD - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    11h 56m
    $198–647

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain train
    4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    42h 23m
    $559–1,124

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Williamsbus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Williams to Grand Canyontaxi taxi
    47h 15m
    $454–794

  5. Drive 1,533.9 mi

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Grand Canyoncar car 1,533.9 mi
    28h 29m
    $280–405

  6. Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane BRD - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    13h 12m
    $237–671

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

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane MSP - FLG
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    12h 12m
    $250–785

  8. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MSP - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    12h 9m
    $488–838

  9. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train
    4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Williams Grand Canyon Railway Resortbus bus
    5. Take the train from Williams, AR to Grand Canyontrain train
    2d 1h
    $883–1,841

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,533.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 54m

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Grand Canyon, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Brainerd to Grand Canyon. However, you can take the taxi to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) airport, fly to Phoenix (PHX), walk to Sky Harbor International Airport, then take the shuttle to Grand Canyon Village. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge via Minneapolis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, Kansas City, Flagstaff, and Flagstaff Amtrak Station in around 42h 23m.

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