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How to get fromSacramento to Brainerdby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, car, subway, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento to Brainerd by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, car, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane SMF - BRD
    9h 37m
    $170–675

  2. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane SFO - BRD
    11h 49m
    $165–578

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    2d
    $401–699

  4. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to Staples Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerdtaxi taxi
    2d 4h
    $826–1,597

  5. Drive 1,815.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Brainerdcar car 1,815.2 mi
    29h 21m
    $332–479

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SMF - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    9h 6m
    $232–813

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration10h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,503.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Des Moines, MSP Airport, and Minneapolis / St Paul Airport in around 2d.

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