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

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There are 11 ways to get from New York to Brainerd by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, 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
    6h 47m
    $139–539

  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
    9h 45m
    $132–510

  3. 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
    29h 55m
    $228–389

  4. 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
    $448–939

  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
    7h 13m
    $154–683

  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 51m
    $231–937

  8. 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 12m
    $276–721

  9. 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 3m
    $494–1,078

  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
    $515–1,051

  11. Bus via New York City Chinatown

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown 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
    34h 10m
    $243–413

New York to Brainerd by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,091.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York Midtown to Brainerd via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis in around 29h 55m.

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