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How to get fromBackus to Milwaukeeby taxi, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Backus to Milwaukee by taxi, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Taxi to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Take the taxi from Backus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)taxi
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeBRD - MKE
    4h 48m
    $207–725

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pine River to Brainerdbus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
    12h 6m
    $69–274

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Backus to Staples Amtrak Stationtaxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Amtrak Station to MilwaukeetrainEmpire Builder
    10h 31m
    $163–300

  4. Drive 497.1 mi

    1. Drive from Backus to Milwaukeecar497.1 mi
    8h 24m
    $91–131

  5. Bus to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Hackensack to Bemidji State Univ.bus
    2. Fly from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeBJI - MKE
    7h 5m
    $149–742

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Backus, MN, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Backus to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Pine River, Brainerd, and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 12h 6m.

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