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There are 5 ways to get from Brainerd to Kansas City by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BRD - MCI
    6h 18m
    $98–521

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    13h 35m
    $53–268

  3. Drive 561.2 mi

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Kansas Citycar car 561.2 mi
    9h 22m
    $103–148

  4. 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 Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MSP - MCI
    7h 36m
    $150–660

  5. Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    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
    14h 40m
    $101–260

Brainerd to Kansas City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Delta flies from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Kansas City (MCI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to Kansas City via Minneapolis and Des Moines in around 13h 35m.

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