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How to get fromAppleton to Brainerdby plane, taxi, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Appleton to Brainerd by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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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)planeATW - BRD
    4h 38m
    $80–353

  2. Drive 393.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Appleton to Brainerdcar393.8 mi
    7h 12m
    $72–104

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Amtrak Stationtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolisbus
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus
    10h 50m

  4. Taxi to Green Bay, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay (GRB)taxi
    2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planeGRB - BRD
    4h 50m
    $166–448

  5. 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)planeATW - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    5h 58m
    $133–462

  6. Taxi, bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Amtrak Stationtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolisbus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    11h 40m

Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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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.

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