Rome2Rio

How to get fromLos Angeles to Brainerdby plane, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Find Transport to Brainerd

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Brainerd by plane, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane LAX - BRD
    7h 31m
    $156–585

  2. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerdtaxi taxi
    2d 9h
    $953–1,956

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    2d 11h
    $487–843

  4. Drive 1,901.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Brainerdcar car 1,901.1 mi
    31h 33m
    $347–502

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane SNA - BRD
    11h 34m
    $170–642

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAX - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    9h 34m
    $188–473

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloudbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerdbus bus
    2d 9h
    $843–1,636

  8. Train, bus via Portland

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus bus
    2d 19h
    $925–1,929

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Brainerd.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,554.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd via St Louis Bus Station, Des Moines, MSP Airport, and Minneapolis / St Paul Airport in around 2d 11h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers