What is the cheapest way to get from Anoka to Brainerd?

The cheapest way to get from Anoka to Brainerd is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Anoka to Brainerd?

The fastest way to get from Anoka to Brainerd is to drive which takes 2h and costs $20 - $29.

How far is it from Anoka to Brainerd?

The distance between Anoka and Brainerd is 147 miles. The road distance is 110 miles.

How do I travel from Anoka to Brainerd without a car?

The best way to get from Anoka to Brainerd without a car is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $14 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Anoka to Brainerd?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Anoka to Brainerd, including transfers.

Can I drive from Anoka to Brainerd?

Yes, the driving distance between Anoka to Brainerd is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Anoka to Brainerd.

Where can I stay near Brainerd?

There are 78+ hotels available in Brainerd.

Anoka to Brainerd - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to BrainerdJefferson 927
4h 24m
$15–75
Bus via Saint Cloud
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Big Lake Station & Link Bus Stop to Metro Bus Transit Ctr & #510 - 1st St SNorthstar Link
2. Take the bus from St. Cloud to BrainerdJefferson 927
4h 25m
$12–58
Drive 109.3 mi
1. Drive from Anoka to Brainerd109.3 mi
2h
$20–29
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Anoka Station & Bus Stop to 4th St N & Hennepin Ave
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)MSP - BRD
3h 31m
$69–360
Line 827 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Main St & 3rd Ave to Marquette Ave & 5th St - Stop Group B827 / ...
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - BrainerdGroome Transportation - Brainerd
6h 5m
$65–66

Anoka to Brainerd by train, foot, and bus

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4h 24mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 145.9 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Anoka, MN, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd once daily. Tickets cost $11–70 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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