What is the cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Brainard?

The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Brainard is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Brainard?

The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Brainard is to fly and bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $650 - $1,100.

How far is it from Minneapolis to Brainard?

The distance between Minneapolis and Brainard is 384 miles. The road distance is 391.1 miles.

How do I travel from Minneapolis to Brainard without a car?

The best way to get from Minneapolis to Brainard without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 11h 21m and costs $190 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Minneapolis to Brainard?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Minneapolis to Brainard, including transfers.

Can I drive from Minneapolis to Brainard?

Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Brainard is 391 miles. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Minneapolis to Brainard.

Where can I stay near Brainard?

There are one+ hotels available in Brainard.

Minneapolis to Brainard - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Brainard by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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Fly to Omaha, bus
best
1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Omaha (OMA)plane MSP - OMA
2. Take the bus from Eppley Airport Terminal to Schuyler, NEbus
5h 57m
$657–1,082
Drive 388.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Minneapolis to Brainardcar 388.8 mi
7h 9m
$71–103
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Lincoln Bus Depotbus
3. Take the taxi from Lincoln Bus Depot to Brainardtaxi
11h 21m
$194–274
Fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane MSP - LNK
2. Take the taxi from Lincoln-Airport-LNK to Brainardtaxi
6h 27m
$192–602

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Omaha (OMA) flights

34Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 382.2 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Brainard, NE, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Brainard. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Omaha (OMA), walk to Eppley Airport Terminal, take the bus to Schuyler, NE, then take the taxi to Brainard. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Lincoln Bus Depot, then take the taxi to Brainard.

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How to get fromMinneapolis to Brainardby plane, bus, taxi, or car

There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Brainard by plane, bus, taxi, or car

Fly to Omaha, bus

Drive 388.8 mi

Bus, taxi

Fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport, taxi