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 22m and costs $170 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Minneapolis and Brainard?

No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Brainard. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Schuyler via Des Moines and Omaha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

How far is it from Minneapolis to Brainard?

The distance between Minneapolis and Brainard is 385 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 which takes 11h 24m and costs $170 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Minneapolis to Brainard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minneapolis to Brainard bus from?

Minneapolis to Brainard bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.

Where does the Minneapolis to Brainard bus arrive?

Minneapolis to Brainard bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

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 - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Brainard by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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

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 Omaha - Eppley Airfield to Schuylerbus
5h 22m
$177–677
Drive 388.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Minneapolis to Brainardcar 388.8 mi
7h 9m
$71–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
3. Take the bus from Omaha to Schuylerbus
11h 24m
$170–238
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 55m
$192–622
Bus via Sioux Falls
1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Fallsbus
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
3. Take the bus from Omaha to Schuylerbus
12h 59m
$219–300

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

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1h 21mAverage Duration

$78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 382.8 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Brainard via Des Moines, Omaha, and Schuyler in around 11h 24m.

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How to get fromMinneapolis to Brainardby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Brainard by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

Fly to Omaha, bus

Drive 388.8 mi

Bus

Fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport, taxi

Bus via Sioux Falls