There are 5 ways to get from Brainerd to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BRD - MSP
1h 13m$58–352Drive 134.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brainerd to Minneapolis Airport (MSP)car 134.4 mi
2h 38m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
3h 20m$60Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Brainerd to Minneapolis-MSP134.4 mi
2h 38mBus via Target Field Station Platform 2
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 928
3h 46m$41–56
Brainerd to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) by bus, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brainerd to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Brainerd to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to fly which takes 1h 13m and costs $55 - $360.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd and arriving at Minneapolis / St Paul Airport. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Brainerd and Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is 122 miles. The road distance is 135.2 miles.
The best way to get from Brainerd to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $60.
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Brainerd to Minneapolis Airport (MSP), including transfers.
Brainerd to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd station.
The best way to get from Brainerd to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to fly which takes 1h 13m and costs $55 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 and takes 3h 20m.
Brainerd to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Minneapolis / St Paul Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brainerd to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Brainerd to Minneapolis Airport (MSP).
What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA?
Delta flies from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) twice daily. Alternatively, Groome Transportation operates a bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Brainerd to Minneapolis-MSP
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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