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

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There are 8 ways to get from Brainerd to Des Moines by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BRD - DSM
    3h 37m
    $120–593

  2. Drive 367.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brainerd to Des Moinescar car 367.9 mi
    6h 14m
    $68–97

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus
    9h 41m
    $174–261

  4. 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 Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSP - DSM
    5h 52m
    $157–681

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 928
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    10h
    $104–149

  6. Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 803
    10h 2m
    $125–150

  7. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    10h 5m
    $127–153

  8. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 928
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    10h 15m
    $74–129

Brainerd to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

Delta flies from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to Des Moines via Minneapolis in around 10h.

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