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How to get fromBrainerd to La Crosseby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Brainerd to La Crosse by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    6h 50m
    $139–241

  2. Drive 271.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brainerd to La Crossecar car 271.4 mi
    5h 13m
    $50–72

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 928
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    7h 32m
    $71–137

  4. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BRD - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 39m
    $90–445

  5. Bus, train via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    7h 57m
    $92–143

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 928
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to La Crossebus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    8h 15m
    $84–119

  7. Fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Rochester (RST)plane plane BRD - RST
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to La Crossebus bus
    8h 31m
    $87–392

Brainerd to La Crosse by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Brainerd to La Crosse via Minneapolis in around 8h 15m.

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