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How to get fromBrainerd to Albuquerqueby plane, bus, taxi, train, car or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane BRD - ABQ
    8h 38m
    $148–722

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Cloudbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Denver to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus bus
    32h 18m
    $274–542

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    38h 27m
    $579–1,211

  4. Drive 1,267.6 mi

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Albuquerquecar car 1,267.6 mi
    23h 9m
    $232–335

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane MSP - ABQ
    8h 17m
    $210–861

  6. Bus via Tulsa

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    33h 20m
    $186–588

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    38h 28m
    $483–1,121

Brainerd to Albuquerque by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$274Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center via St. Cloud, Sioux Falls, Omaha, NE, Denver, 16th Street & Wynkoop St, 16th Street & California St, and Denver in around 32h 18m.

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