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How to get fromAtlanta to Brainerdby plane, bus, train, car or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to Brainerd by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane ATL - BRD
    8h 10m
    $94–404

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus bus
    27h 13m
    $212–548

  3. Drive 1,206.7 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Brainerdcar car 1,206.7 mi
    21h 2m
    $221–319

  4. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ATL - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    8h 19m
    $462–762

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    27h 35m
    $151–443

Atlanta to Brainerd by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Brainerd via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis in around 27h 35m.

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