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

The cheapest way to get from Brainerd to Ely is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brainerd to Ely is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Brainerd to Ely?

The distance between Brainerd and Ely is 233 miles. The road distance is 183 miles.

How do I travel from Brainerd to Ely without a car?

The best way to get from Brainerd to Ely without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 46m and costs $140 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Brainerd to Ely, including transfers.

Can I drive from Brainerd to Ely?

Yes, the driving distance between Brainerd to Ely is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Brainerd to Ely.

Where can I stay near Ely?

There are 12+ hotels available in Ely.

Brainerd to Ely - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 5 ways to get from Brainerd to Ely by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Duluth
2. Take the bus from Duluth to Virginia
3. Take the taxi from Virginia to Ely
5h 46m
$147–275
Drive 182 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brainerd to Ely182 mi
3h 54m
$34–48
Fly to Range Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Range Regional Airport (HIB)BRD - HIB
2. Drive from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Ely
5h 15m
$75–340
Bus, taxi via Duluth
1. Take the bus from Brainerd to U of M Duluth
2. Take the bus from U of M Duluth to Virginia
3. Take the taxi from Virginia to Ely
6h 31m
$147–281
Fly to Duluth International Airport, shuttle, drive
1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)BRD - DLH
2. Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Beaver Bay Trailhead
3. Drive from Beaver Bay Trailhead to Ely
8h 29m

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Range Regional Airport (HIB) flights

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3h 31mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 231.7 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Ely, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Brainerd to Ely. However, you can take the bus to Duluth, take the bus to Virginia, then take the taxi to Ely. Alternatively, you can drive from Brainerd to Ely in around 3h 54m.

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