What is the cheapest way to get from Brainerd to New Orleans?

The cheapest way to get from Brainerd to New Orleans is to bus which costs $220 - $440 and takes 33h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brainerd to New Orleans?

The fastest way to get from Brainerd to New Orleans is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $140 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Brainerd and New Orleans?

No, there is no direct bus from Brainerd to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Brainerd and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 10m.

How far is it from Brainerd to New Orleans?

The distance between Brainerd and New Orleans is 1180 miles. The road distance is 1323.5 miles.

How do I travel from Brainerd to New Orleans without a car?

The best way to get from Brainerd to New Orleans without a car is to taxi and train which takes 32h 40m and costs $450 - $1,100.

How long does it take to get from Brainerd to New Orleans?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Brainerd to New Orleans, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brainerd to New Orleans bus from?

Brainerd to New Orleans bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Brainerd station.

Bus or fly from Brainerd to New Orleans?

The best way to get from Brainerd to New Orleans is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $440 and takes 33h 10m.

Where does the Brainerd to New Orleans bus arrive?

Brainerd to New Orleans bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.

Can I drive from Brainerd to New Orleans?

Yes, the driving distance between Brainerd to New Orleans is 1324 miles. It takes approximately 22h 45m to drive from Brainerd to New Orleans.

Where can I stay near New Orleans?

There are 1156+ hotels available in New Orleans.

Brainerd to New Orleans - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Brainerd to New Orleans by plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
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1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane BRD - MSY
5h 47m
$149–675
Taxi, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
32h 40m
$459–1,011
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
33h 10m
$229–434
Drive 1,315.8 mi
1. Drive from Brainerd to New Orleanscar 1,315.8 mi
22h 45m
$241–347
Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MSP - MSY
8h 9m
$561–1,363
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
32h 59m
$401–907
Bus, train via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)
1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
35h 41m
$350–758

Brainerd to New Orleans by bus

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33h 10mAverage Duration

$229Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,172.7 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Delta flies from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to New Orleans Bus Station via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 33h 10m.

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