There are 3 ways to get from Grand Forks to Brainerd by bus, car, or plane
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Grand Forks to Brainerd by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Grand Forks to Brainerd is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Forks to Brainerd is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Grand Forks and arriving at Brainerd. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Grand Forks and Brainerd is 212 miles. The road distance is 210.2 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Forks to Brainerd without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $55 - $80.
The bus from Grand Forks to Brainerd takes 4h 55m including transfers and departs once daily.
Grand Forks to Brainerd bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Grand Forks station.
The best way to get from Grand Forks to Brainerd is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $55 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $380 and takes 5h 18m.
Grand Forks to Brainerd bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Forks to Brainerd is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Grand Forks to Brainerd.
What companies run services between Grand Forks, ND, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Grand Forks to Brainerd once daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) 3 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Grand Forks to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
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