What is the cheapest way to get from Brainerd to Cresco?

The cheapest way to get from Brainerd to Cresco is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brainerd to Cresco?

The fastest way to get from Brainerd to Cresco is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs $45 - $75.

How far is it from Brainerd to Cresco?

The distance between Brainerd and Cresco is 285 miles. The road distance is 269.1 miles.

How long does it take to get from Brainerd to Cresco?

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Brainerd to Cresco, including transfers.

Can I drive from Brainerd to Cresco?

Yes, the driving distance between Brainerd to Cresco is 269 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Brainerd to Cresco.

Where can I stay near Cresco?

There are three+ hotels available in Cresco.

Brainerd to Cresco - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Brainerd to Cresco by bus, car, plane, taxi, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochester
3. Drive from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Cresco
7h 22m
$90–95
Drive 267.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brainerd to Cresco267.6 mi
5h 6m
$49–71
Fly, drive
1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Rochester (RST)BRD - RST
2. Drive from Rochester (RST) to Cresco
8h 2m
$67–316
Taxi, train, bus, drive
1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Amtrak Station
2. Take the train from Staples Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochester
4. Drive from Rochester to Cresco
7h 27m
$104–232
Bus, drive via Rochester
1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Rochester Hotels
3. Drive from Rochester Hotels to Cresco
7h 40m
$90–95

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Rochester (RST) flights

14Weekly Planes

8h 19mAverage Duration

$40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 283.4 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Cresco, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Brainerd to Cresco. However, you can take the bus to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport, take the bus to Groome Transportation Office - Rochester, then drive to Cresco. Alternatively, you can drive from Brainerd to Cresco in around 5h 6m.

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