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How to get fromBrainerd to Fort Dodgeby bus, taxi, car, plane or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Brainerd to Fort Dodge by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus
    3. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodgetaxi
    9h 26m
    $162–323

  2. Drive 294.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brainerd to Fort Dodgecar294.6 mi
    5h 53m
    $54–78

  3. Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Des Moines, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Des Moines (DSM)planeBRD - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Boone, IAshuttle
    3. Take the taxi from Boone, IA to Fort Dodgetaxi
    6h 26m
    $308–981

  4. Bus, taxi via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Amesbus
    3. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodgetaxi
    10h 27m
    $210–315

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)planeMSP - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Boone, IAshuttle
    4. Take the taxi from Boone, IA to Fort Dodgetaxi
    8h 45m
    $355–1,120

  6. Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeBRD - MSP
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Amesbus
    3. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodgetaxi
    8h 8m
    $213–626

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Brainerd to Fort Dodge. However, you can take the bus to Minneapolis, take the bus to Ames, then take the taxi to Fort Dodge. Alternatively, you can drive from Brainerd to Fort Dodge in around 5h 53m.

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