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

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

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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)planeBRD - ABQ
    7h 52m
    $158–772

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Denver to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus
    32h 55m
    $183–401

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Amtrak Stationtaxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain
    38h 27m
    $329–521

  4. Drive 1,269.6 mi

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Albuquerquecar1,269.6 mi
    23h 5m
    $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
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planeMSP - ABQ
    8h 24m
    $230–911

  6. Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denverbus
    4. Take the bus from Denver to Albuquerque, NMbus
    33h 16m
    $272–504

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain
    38h 28m
    $198–511

Brainerd to Albuquerque by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center via Minneapolis, Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B22, 19th St & Curtis St, and Denver in around 32h 55m.

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