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How to get fromDes Moines to Brainerdby plane, bus, car, train, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Brainerd by plane, bus, car, train, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane DSM - BRD
    3h 48m
    $101–473

  2. Drive 367.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Brainerdcar car 367.5 mi
    6h 15m
    $68–97

  3. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson Lines 927
    9h 1m
    $102–147

  4. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DSM - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    5h 51m
    $148–561

  5. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerdtaxi taxi
    9h 16m
    $170–259

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson Lines 927
    9h 25m
    $100–145

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
    10h 49m
    $98–132

Des Moines to Brainerd by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Brainerd via St. Paul, Union Depot & Gate A1, 7th St & Hennepin Station, and Minneapolis in around 9h 1m.

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