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

The cheapest way to get from Brainerd to Madison is to bus which costs $65 - $110 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brainerd to Madison is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $85 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Brainerd and Madison?

No, there is no direct bus from Brainerd to Madison. However, there are services departing from Brainerd and arriving at Madison via Saint Cloud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Brainerd to Madison?

The distance between Brainerd and Madison is 340 miles. The road distance is 395.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brainerd to Madison without a car is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs $65 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Brainerd to Madison, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brainerd to Madison bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Brainerd to Madison?

The best way to get from Brainerd to Madison is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $85 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Brainerd to Madison bus arrive?

Brainerd to Madison bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Cloud station.

Can I drive from Brainerd to Madison?

Yes, the driving distance between Brainerd to Madison is 395 miles. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Brainerd to Madison.

Where can I stay near Madison?

There are 208+ hotels available in Madison.

Brainerd to Madison - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Brainerd to Madison by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane BRD - MSN
3h 59m
$90–483
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Cloudbus Jefferson 928
2. Take the bus from Saint Cloud to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548
9h 15m
$66–110
Drive 393.1 mi
1. Drive from Brainerd to Madisoncar 393.1 mi
6h 48m
$72–104
Bus via Bloomington
1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
2. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus Minneapolis
10h 39m
$117–144
Bus via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus Jefferson 928
2. Take the bus from St. Paul to UW-Madisonbus Minneapolis / ...
10h 50m
$76–122

Brainerd to Madison by bus

7Weekly Buses

9h 15mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brainerd to Madison.

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Distance: 338.4 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Delta flies from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to Madison via Saint Cloud in around 9h 15m.

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