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How to get fromAppleton to Brainerdby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, taxi, car or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Appleton to Brainerd by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Appleton International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane ATW - BRD
    4h 14m
    $80–353

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Appleton to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    11h 15m
    $64–156

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Staples Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerdtaxi taxi
    13h 27m
    $177–370

  4. Drive 393.8 mi

    1. Drive from Appleton to Brainerdcar car 393.8 mi
    7h 15m
    $72–104

  5. Fly Green Bay to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane GRB - BRD
    6h 4m
    $98–373

  6. Fly Appleton International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ATW - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    5h 51m
    $143–542

  7. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Appleton to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wausau Amtrak Bus Stop to St. Paul-Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus bus
    11h 35m
    $85–191

  8. Bus via Saint Paul #2

    1. Take the bus from Appleton to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wausau Amtrak Bus Stop to St. Paul-Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    12h 32m
    $135–179

Appleton to Brainerd by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta flies from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Appleton to Brainerd via Wausau Transit Center and Minneapolis in around 11h 15m.

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