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

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Brainerd by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), 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
    9h 48m
    $117–573

  2. Bus via Dallas

    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 Minneapolisbus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
    31h 9m
    $132–511

  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
    $228–545

  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
    $190–532

  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 49m
    $130–627

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Omahabus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    33h 7m

  8. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Staples Amtrak Station to Brainerdtaxi
    41h 4m
    $301–570

Austin to Brainerd by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guadalupe/4th to Brainerd via 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, Des Moines, and Minneapolis in around 31h 9m.

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