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How to get fromBrainerd to Minneapolis–Saint Paulby plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Brainerd to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly, line 9 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BRD - MSP
    2. Take the bus from 46th St Station & Gate H to 42nd Ave S & 34th St Ebus bus
    2h 5m
    $62–357

  2. Drive 129.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brainerd to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar car 129.1 mi
    2h 33m
    $24–34

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 928 / ...
    3h 40m
    $41–56

  4. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    4h 19m
    $116–178

  5. Bus via MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
    4h 42m
    $64–66

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: 126.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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