There are 5 ways to get from Brainerd to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car
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- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)BRD - MSP
1h 59m$72–398Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brainerd to MinneapolisJefferson 928
3h 34m$14–72Taxi, train (Amtrak)
- Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Station
- Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-MinneapolisEmpire Builder
4h 20m$93–165Drive 129.2 mi
- Drive from Brainerd to Minneapolis–Saint Paul129.2 mi
2h 31m$24–34Bus via MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station
- Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul AirportGroome Transportation - Brainerd
4h 31m$64–66
Brainerd to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brainerd to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Brainerd to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $70 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis–Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd and arriving at Marshall & Otis Station via MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station and 6th St & Minnesota Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Brainerd and Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 127 miles. The road distance is 129.9 miles.
The best way to get from Brainerd to Minneapolis–Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $13 - $75.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Brainerd to Minneapolis–Saint Paul, including transfers.
Brainerd to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd station.
The best way to get from Brainerd to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $70 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $75 and takes 3h 34m.
Brainerd to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Minneapolis / St Paul Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brainerd to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Brainerd to Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA?
Delta flies from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) twice daily. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis once daily. Tickets cost $11–70 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
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