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

The cheapest way to get from Brainerd to Houston is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 21h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brainerd to Houston is to fly which takes 7h 56m and costs $120 - $550.

How far is it from Brainerd to Houston?

The distance between Brainerd and Houston is 1173 miles. The road distance is 1295.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brainerd to Houston without a car is to bus which takes 30h 5m and costs $290 - $480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Brainerd to Houston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brainerd to Houston bus from?

Brainerd to Houston bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Brainerd station.

Bus or fly from Brainerd to Houston?

The best way to get from Brainerd to Houston is to fly which takes 7h 56m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $480 and takes 30h 5m.

Where does the Brainerd to Houston bus arrive?

Brainerd to Houston bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.

Can I drive from Brainerd to Houston?

Yes, the driving distance between Brainerd to Houston is 1295 miles. It takes approximately 21h 25m to drive from Brainerd to Houston.

Where can I stay near Houston?

There are 2013+ hotels available in Houston.

Brainerd to Houston - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

Q: Is there a direct bus between Brainerd and Houston?

No, there is no direct bus from Brainerd to Houston. However, there are services departing from Brainerd and arriving at Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St via Minneapolis, Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station and University of North Texas - Denton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 5m.

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

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

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 BRD - IAH
7h 56m
$120–505
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
4. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus
5. Take the bus from University of North Texas - Denton to Houston - Travis St @ Dallas Stbus
30h 5m
$299–479
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Marshall Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Marshall Station to Houstonbus
35h 58m
$441–957
Drive 1,287.7 mi
1. Drive from Brainerd to Houstoncar 1,287.7 mi
21h 25m
$235–340
Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane MSP - IAH
8h 30m
$162–614
Taxi, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain
42h 58m
$579–1,241
Bus via St. Louis
1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
43h 59m
$361–622

Brainerd to Houston by bus

6Weekly Buses

30h 5mAverage Duration

$299Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,166 mi
Duration: 7h 56m

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

Delta flies 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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