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How to get fromBrainerd to Sault Ste. Marieby plane, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Brainerd to Sault Ste. Marie by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane BRD - CIU
    4h 14m
    $123–591

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Duluthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Duluth to Ironwoodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ironwood to Escanababus bus
    4. Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus bus
    5. Drive from St. Ignace to Sault Ste. Mariecar car
    16h 57m
    $187–329

  3. Drive  845.4 km

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Sault Ste. Mariecar car 845.4 km
    10h 18m
    $172–248

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 789.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada?

Delta flies from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) twice daily.

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