What is the cheapest way to get from Brainerd to Omaha?

The cheapest way to get from Brainerd to Omaha is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brainerd to Omaha?

The fastest way to get from Brainerd to Omaha is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $85 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Brainerd and Omaha?

No, there is no direct bus from Brainerd to Omaha. However, there are services departing from Brainerd and arriving at Omaha, NE via Minneapolis Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

How far is it from Brainerd to Omaha?

The distance between Brainerd and Omaha is 377 miles. The road distance is 424 miles.

How do I travel from Brainerd to Omaha without a car?

The best way to get from Brainerd to Omaha without a car is to bus which takes 12h 30m and costs $100 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Brainerd to Omaha?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Brainerd to Omaha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brainerd to Omaha bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Brainerd to Omaha?

The best way to get from Brainerd to Omaha is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $85 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Brainerd to Omaha bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brainerd to Omaha?

Yes, the driving distance between Brainerd to Omaha is 424 miles. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Brainerd to Omaha.

Where can I stay near Omaha?

There are 293+ hotels available in Omaha.

Brainerd to Omaha - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Brainerd to Omaha by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, taxi, or train

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Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Omaha (OMA)plane BRD - OMA
5h 5m
$85–453
Drive 421.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brainerd to Omahacar 421.5 mi
8h 31m
$77–112
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
12h 30m
$100–154
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 Omaha (OMA)plane MSP - OMA
7h 9m
$612–1,012
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
12h 31m
$155–256
Bus via Sioux Falls
1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
16h 7m
$185–245

Brainerd to Omaha by bus

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Distance: 375.1 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Omaha, NE, USA?

Delta flies from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Omaha (OMA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to Omaha, NE via Minneapolis Bus Station and Des Moines in around 12h 30m.

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