There are 5 ways to get from Nisswa to Minnesota by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BRD - MSP
2h$94–384Drive 136.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Nisswa to Minneapoliscar 136.5 mi
2h 35m$25–36Bus via Maple Grove P&R & Transit Station
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Maple Grovebus Jefferson 928
3h 46m$73–96Taxi, train (Amtrak)
- Take the taxi from Nisswa to Staples Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
4h 54m$133–199Bus
- Take the bus from Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
3h 59m$91–97
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nisswa to Minnesota is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Nisswa to Minnesota is to fly which takes 2h and costs $90 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Nisswa to Minnesota. However, there are services departing from Brainerd and arriving at 4th St S & Marquette Ave via Maple Grove P&R & Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Nisswa and Minnesota is 145 miles. The road distance is 137.3 miles.
The best way to get from Nisswa to Minnesota without a car is to bus via Maple Grove P&R & Transit Station which takes 3h 46m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Nisswa to Minnesota, including transfers.
Nisswa to Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Brainerd station.
The best way to get from Nisswa to Minnesota is to fly which takes 2h and costs $90 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus via Maple Grove P&R & Transit Station, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 3h 46m.
Nisswa to Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Maple Grove station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nisswa to Minnesota is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Nisswa to Minnesota.
What companies run services between Nisswa, MN, USA and Minnesota, USA?
Delta flies from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) twice daily. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Brainerd to Maple Grove once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Brainerd to Maple Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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