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How to get fromLa Crosse to Brainerdby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from La Crosse to Brainerd by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Staples Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerdtaxi taxi
    6h 45m
    $152–255

  2. Drive 270.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Crosse to Brainerdcar car 270.8 mi
    5h 12m
    $50–72

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson 927
    7h 7m
    $82–144

  4. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane MSP - BRD
    5h 51m
    $102–419

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 966 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson 927
    7h 25m
    $84–121

  6. Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 966 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
    8h 23m
    $106–124

  7. Bus to Rochester, fly

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochester, MNbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane RST - BRD
    8h 57m
    $122–651

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from La Crosse to Brainerd via St. Paul in around 7h 25m.

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