What is the cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Brainerd?

The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Brainerd is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lincoln to Brainerd?

The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Brainerd is to bus and fly which takes 8h 4m and costs $100 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Lincoln and Brainerd?

No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln to Brainerd. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Bus Depot and arriving at Brainerd via Des Moines and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 6m.

How far is it from Lincoln to Brainerd?

The distance between Lincoln and Brainerd is 434 miles. The road distance is 464.9 miles.

How do I travel from Lincoln to Brainerd without a car?

The best way to get from Lincoln to Brainerd without a car is to bus which takes 15h 6m and costs $110 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Lincoln to Brainerd?

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Lincoln to Brainerd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Brainerd bus from?

Lincoln to Brainerd bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lincoln Bus Depot station.

Where does the Lincoln to Brainerd bus arrive?

Lincoln to Brainerd bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from Lincoln to Brainerd?

Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Brainerd is 465 miles. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Lincoln to Brainerd.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lincoln to Brainerd?

Book your Lincoln to Brainerd bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Brainerd?

There are 81+ hotels available in Brainerd.

Lincoln to Brainerd - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and taxi

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

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Bus, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NEbus
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane OMA - BRD
8h 4m
$109–459
Drive 462.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lincoln to Brainerdcar 462.2 mi
8h 59m
$85–122
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lincoln Bus Depot to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
15h 6m
$115–205
Bus, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
1. Take the bus from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NEbus
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane OMA - MSP
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
9h 26m
$636–1,047
Bus, fly to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport
1. Take the bus from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NEbus
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane OMA - BJI
3. Take the bus from Bemidji to Brainerdbus
12h 10m
$140–520
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
4. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain
5. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerdtaxi
15h 38m
$189–320
Bus via Richfield
1. Take the bus from Lincoln Bus Depot to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
16h 47m
$142–213

Omaha (OMA) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights

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5h 41mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 431 mi
Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Lincoln, NE, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Lincoln to Brainerd via Lincoln Bus Depot, Des Moines, and Minneapolis in around 15h 6m.

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