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How to get fromThunder Bay to Brainerdby bus or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Thunder Bay to Brainerd by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St. Ignacecar car
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Escanababus bus
    4. Take the bus from Escanaba to Ironwoodbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Ironwood to Duluthbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Duluth to Brainerdbus bus
    27h 1m
    $165–330

  2. Drive  302.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thunder Bay to Brainerdcar car 302.6 mi
    6h 22m
    $70–100

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  • Distance: 1,125 mi
  • Duration: 27h 1m

What companies run services between Thunder Bay, ON, Canada and Brainerd, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Thunder Bay to Brainerd. However, you can take the bus to Sault Ste Marie, drive to St. Ignace, take the bus to Escanaba, take the bus to Ironwood, take the bus to Duluth, then take the bus to Brainerd. Alternatively, you can drive from Thunder Bay to Brainerd in around 6h 22m.

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