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

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

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  1. Fly to Appleton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane BRD - ATW
    5h 5m
    $82–354

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Appletonbus bus
    11h 45m
    $65–154

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    13h 34m
    $181–371

  4. Drive 394.9 mi

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Appletoncar car 394.9 mi
    7h 15m
    $73–105

  5. Fly to Green Bay

    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane BRD - GRB
    6h 26m
    $98–374

  6. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wausau Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Appletonbus bus
    12h 15m
    $86–187

  7. Bus via Saint Paul #2

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wausau Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Appletonbus bus
    12h 50m
    $135–179

Brainerd to Appleton by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?

Delta flies from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to Appleton via Minneapolis Bus Station and Wausau Transit Center in around 11h 45m.

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