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There are 8 ways to get from Brainerd to Iowa by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BRD - DSM
    5h 5m
    $80–352

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 928
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    9h 10m
    $43–189

  3. Drive 367.9 mi

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Des Moinescar car 367.9 mi
    6h 14m
    $68–97

  4. Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane BRD - OMA
    6h 23m
    $163–901

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

    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 Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSP - DSM
    5h 58m
    $127–451

  6. Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BRD - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 44m

  7. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Omaha

    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 Omaha (OMA)plane plane MSP - OMA
    6h 11m
    $225–1,090

  8. Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 803
    10h 16m
    $91–181

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

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta flies from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Des Moines (DSM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to Des Moines via Minneapolis and Des Moines in around 9h 10m.

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