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How to get fromWinnipeg to Brainerdby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Winnipeg to Brainerd by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane YWG - BRD
    10h 53m
    $79–393

  2. Drive  325.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Winnipeg to Brainerdcar car 325.8 mi
    6h 54m
    $75–108

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Ironwoodbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ironwood to Duluth Transportation Center Eastbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Duluth to Brainerdbus bus
    34h 18m
    $173–387

  4. Fly Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane YWG - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    8h 30m
    $252–1,162

  5. Drive to Grand Forks International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Winnipeg to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)car car
    2. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane GFK - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    8h 27m
    $149–499

Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration12h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 53m

What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta flies from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winnipeg to Brainerd via Thunder Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Ironwood, and Duluth in around 34h 18m.

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