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

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Brainerd by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane BOS - BRD
    5h 38m
    $111–473

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus bus
    35h 1m
    $411–961

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    38h 40m
    $220–515

  4. Drive 1,413 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Brainerdcar car 1,413 mi
    28h 18m
    $258–373

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

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BOS - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    7h 42m
    $499–743

  6. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerdtaxi taxi
    35h 6m
    $504–1,046

Boston to Brainerd by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$411Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta flies from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Brainerd via Newark Penn Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 38h 40m.

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