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How to get fromBrainerd to Houstonby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Brainerd to Houston by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or taxi

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  1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane BRD - IAH
    7h 51m
    $120–505

  2. Bus via Denton

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus bus
    5. Take the bus from University of North Texas - Denton to Houston - Travis St @ Dallas Stbus bus
    30h 5m
    $289–469

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    37h 32m
    $476–977

  4. Drive 1,287.7 mi

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Houstoncar car 1,287.7 mi
    21h 26m
    $235–340

  5. 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane MSP - IAH
    8h 28m
    $172–614

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    34h 17m
    $281–472

  7. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    42h 58m
    $599–1,251

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) flights

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Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,166 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St via Minneapolis, Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, Denton, and University of North Texas - Denton in around 30h 5m.

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