What is the cheapest way to get from Brainerd to Elk River?

The cheapest way to get from Brainerd to Elk River is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brainerd to Elk River?

The fastest way to get from Brainerd to Elk River is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $17 - $26.

How far is it from Brainerd to Elk River?

The distance between Brainerd and Elk River is 107 miles. The road distance is 98.2 miles.

How do I travel from Brainerd to Elk River without a car?

The best way to get from Brainerd to Elk River without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 5m and costs $160 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Brainerd to Elk River?

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Brainerd to Elk River, including transfers.

Can I drive from Brainerd to Elk River?

Yes, the driving distance between Brainerd to Elk River is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Brainerd to Elk River.

Where can I stay near Elk River?

There are 28+ hotels available in Elk River.

Brainerd to Elk River - 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Brainerd to Elk River by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Groome Office Park & Go - St. Cloudbus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
2. Take the taxi from Groome Office Park & Go - St. Cloud to Elk Rivertaxi
2h 5m
$160–190
Drive 97.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brainerd to Elk Rivercar 97.6 mi
1h 48m
$18–26
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BRD - MSP
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Country Inn & Suites - Albertvillebus
3h 19m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Maple Grovebus Jefferson 928
2h 45m
$61–129

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

12Weekly Planes

56 minAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Brainerd to Elk River.

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Distance: 106.7 mi
Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Elk River, MN, USA?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Brainerd to Maple Grove once daily. Tickets cost $10–65 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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