There are 4 ways to get from Saint Paul to Brainerd (Station) by bus, car, or plane
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Bus via Minneapolis
best- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus Jefferson Lines 927
4h 1m$37–58Drive 135.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Paul to Brainerd (Station)car 135.1 mi
2h 27m$25–36Fly
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MSP - BRD
2h 47m$63–348Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
5h 1m$62
Saint Paul to Brainerd (Station) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Brainerd (Station) is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Brainerd (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul station to Brainerd (Station). However, there are services departing from 6th St & Washington Station and arriving at Brainerd via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Brainerd (Station) is 138 miles. The road distance is 135.8 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Brainerd (Station) without a car is to bus via Minneapolis which takes 4h 1m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Saint Paul to Brainerd (Station), including transfers.
Saint Paul to Brainerd (Station) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Brainerd (Station) is to bus via Minneapolis which takes 4h 1m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $350 and takes 2h 47m.
Saint Paul to Brainerd (Station) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Brainerd (Station) is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Saint Paul to Brainerd (Station).
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Brainerd (Station), MN, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) twice daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
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