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How to get fromSioux Falls to Brainerdby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sioux Falls to Brainerd by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane FSD - BRD
    4h 48m
    $64–344

  2. Drive 273.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Sioux Falls to Brainerdcar car 273.2 mi
    5h 28m
    $50–72

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 702 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson Lines 927
    9h 45m
    $102–152

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

    1. Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane FSD - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    6h 51m
    $112–422

  5. Bus via Fargo

    1. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Fargobus bus Jefferson Lines 703
    2. Take the bus from Fargo to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson Lines 830
    10h
    $102–152

  6. Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 926
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
    13h 2m
    $136–172

Sioux Falls (FSD) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Sioux Falls, SD, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta flies from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Bus Stop to Brainerd via Maple/Career NE corner, Sioux Falls, and Minneapolis in around 9h 45m.

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