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

The cheapest way to get from Brainerd to Madison is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 48m.

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 4h 39m and costs $95 - $550.

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 Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from Brainerd to Madison?

The distance between Brainerd and Madison is 342 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 35m and costs $100 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m 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 4h 39m and costs $95 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Brainerd to Madison bus arrive?

Brainerd to Madison bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis 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 138+ hotels available in Madison.

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Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
best
1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane BRD - MSN
4h 39m
$95–514
Drive 393.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brainerd to Madisoncar 393.1 mi
6h 48m
$72–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 928
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548
9h 35m
$104–149
Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BRD - MKE
2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
6h 37m
$106–504
Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane MSP - MSN
6h 26m
$137–612
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 33m
$118–146

Brainerd to Madison by bus

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Distance: 339.8 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to Madison via Minneapolis Bus Station in around 9h 35m.

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How to get fromBrainerd to Madisonby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

There are 6 ways to get from Brainerd to Madison by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

Drive 393.1 mi

Bus

Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

Bus via Bloomington