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

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There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Brainerd by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planeAUS - BRD
    7h 46m
    $128–573

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    31h 16m
    $187–481

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus
    40h 59m
    $276–1,014

  4. Drive 1,240.8 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Brainerdcar1,240.8 mi
    20h 47m
    $227–328

  5. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeAUS - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    8h 39m
    $261–762

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planeSAT - BRD
    11h 12m
    $130–577

  7. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Stationtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerdtaxi
    41h 4m
    $314–999

Austin to Brainerd by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$276Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 115 7th/Colorado to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, Des Moines, MSP Airport, and Minneapolis / St Paul Airport in around 31h 16m.

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