There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Brainerd Airport (BRD) by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane DSM - BRD
3h 31m$93–501Drive 369.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Brainerd Airport (BRD)car 369.5 mi
6h 37m$68–98Bus via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus Jefferson Lines 927
9h 20m$123–172Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Des Moines to Brainerd-BRD369.5 mi
6h 37mBus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus Jefferson Lines 927
9h 44m$121–170Bus #2
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
11h 55m$120–159
Des Moines (DSM) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Brainerd Airport (BRD) is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Brainerd Airport (BRD) is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $90 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Brainerd Airport (BRD). However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Brainerd via Union Depot & Gate A1 and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Des Moines and Brainerd Airport (BRD) is 346 miles. The road distance is 371.6 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Brainerd Airport (BRD) without a car is to bus via Saint Paul which takes 9h 20m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Des Moines to Brainerd Airport (BRD), including transfers.
Des Moines to Brainerd Airport (BRD) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Brainerd Airport (BRD) is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $90 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus via Saint Paul, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 9h 20m.
Des Moines to Brainerd Airport (BRD) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Brainerd Airport (BRD) is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Des Moines to Brainerd Airport (BRD).
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Brainerd Airport (BRD), 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 Airport (BRD) via St. Paul, Union Depot & Gate A1, 7th St & Hennepin Station, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 9h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Des Moines to Brainerd-BRD
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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