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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane LAX - BRD
    7h 31m
    $146–585

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    2d 3h
    $405–690

  3. 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
    $882–1,845

  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
    12h 9m
    $159–641

  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 32m
    $188–483

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    2d 9h
    $840–1,728

Los Angeles to Brainerd by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$405Cheapest Price
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  • 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 Brainerd via Tulsa and Minneapolis in around 2d 3h.

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