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How to get fromBrainerd to Memphisby plane, bus, train, taxi, car or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Brainerd to Memphis by plane, bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane BRD - MEM
    6h
    $129–672

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 22m
    $123–399

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    24h
    $139–492

  4. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 35m
    $260–882

  5. Drive 923 mi

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Memphiscar car 923 mi
    16h 23m
    $169–244

  6. 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 Memphis (MEM)plane plane MSP - MEM
    8h 23m
    $451–911

  7. Bus to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Bemidji State Univ.bus bus
    2. Fly from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane BJI - MEM
    10h 14m
    $140–724

  8. Bus via Kansas City

    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
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 2m
    $147–431

Brainerd to Memphis by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24hAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

Delta flies from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Memphis (MEM) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 24h 22m.

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