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How to get fromBrainerd to Calgaryby plane, taxi, train, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Brainerd to Calgary by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeBRD - YYC
    7h 36m
    $139–620

  2. Taxi, train, bus, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Amtrak Stationtaxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Amtrak Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Port of Sweet Grassbus
    4. Drive from Port of Sweet Grass to Lethbridgecar
    5. Take the bus from Lethbridge to Calgarybus
    24h 44m
    $252–579

  3. Drive 1,752.6 km

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Calgarycar1,752.6 km
    19h 56m
    $352–508

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration9h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Calgary, AB, Canada?

Delta and WestJet fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) twice daily.

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