There are 5 ways to get from Brainerd to Minnesota State Fair by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)BRD - MSP
- Take the bus from 46th St Station Gate A to Snelling & Como Station
2h 5m$67–378Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brainerd to MinneapolisJefferson 928
3h 58m$14–71Taxi, train (Amtrak)
- Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Staples Amtrak Station to St. Paul-MinneapolisEmpire Builder
4h 27m$89–164Drive 131.4 mi
- Drive from Brainerd to Minnesota State Fair131.4 mi
2h 24m$24–35Bus via Terminal 1 Station
- Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul AirportGroome Transportation - Brainerd
4h 22m$64–67
Brainerd to Minnesota State Fair by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brainerd to Minnesota State Fair is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Brainerd to Minnesota State Fair is to fly and bus which takes 2h 5m and costs $65 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Brainerd to Minnesota State Fair. However, there are services departing from Brainerd and arriving at Como Ave & Snelling Ave via Washington Ave & 3rd Ave N. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Brainerd and Minnesota State Fair is 132 miles. The road distance is 132.1 miles.
The best way to get from Brainerd to Minnesota State Fair without a car is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $13 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Brainerd to Minnesota State Fair, including transfers.
Brainerd to Minnesota State Fair bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Brainerd station.
Brainerd to Minnesota State Fair bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brainerd to Minnesota State Fair is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Brainerd to Minnesota State Fair.
There are 532+ hotels available in Minnesota State Fair.
What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Minnesota State Fair, MN, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis once daily. Tickets cost $11–70 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Staples Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $22–40
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $18–80
- Business - advance purchase
- $24–140
- Business Class
- $40–210
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- metrotransit.org
Bus from 46th St Station Gate A to Snelling & Como Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrotransit.org
- 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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