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How to get fromSan Diego to Brainerdby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Brainerd by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane SAN - BRD
    7h 20m
    $115–454

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    2d 7h
    $433–672

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton 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
    2d 10h
    $720–1,760

  4. Drive  1,962.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Brainerdcar car 1,962.4 mi
    32h 34m
    $359–518

  5. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SAN - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    8h 3m
    $203–591

San Diego to Brainerd by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$433Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,546 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Brainerd via Los Angeles Union Station, Tulsa, and Minneapolis in around 2d 7h.

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