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How to get fromNew York to Brainerdby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 10 ways to get from New York to Brainerd by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane EWR - BRD
    8h 31m
    $138–598

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane JFK - BRD
    10h 34m
    $126–499

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    32h 27m
    $373–856

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    33h 25m
    $242–385

  5. Drive  1,319.8 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Brainerdcar car 1,319.8 mi
    22h 5m
    $241–348

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane LGA - BRD
    8h 43m
    $153–682

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane EWR - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    8h 58m
    $251–937

  8. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane JFK - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    9h 7m
    $494–1,078

  9. Fly Laguardia Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LGA - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    9h 27m
    $276–721

  10. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerdtaxi taxi
    33h 13m
    $423–969

New York to Brainerd by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$373Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,091.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York Midtown to Brainerd via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis in around 33h 25m.

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