There are 4 ways to get from Brainerd to Prior Lake by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Brainerd to MinneapolisJefferson 928
- Take the bus from Marquette Av S at 7 St S SW corner to Co Rd 21490
4h 58m$16–75Drive 141.6 mi
- Drive from Brainerd to Prior Lake141.6 mi
2h 36m$26–38Fly, bus
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)BRD - MSP
- Take the bus from 3rd St S at Chicago Ave S NE corner to Co Rd 21
3h 31m$68–379Bus via MOA Transit Station Gate C
- Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul AirportGroome Transportation - Brainerd
6h 26m$64–68
Brainerd to Prior Lake by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brainerd to Prior Lake is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Brainerd to Prior Lake is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Brainerd to Prior Lake. However, there are services departing from Brainerd and arriving at Co Rd 21 via 5th St Transit Center Gate B and Marquette Av S at 7 St S SW corner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Brainerd and Prior Lake is 156 miles. The road distance is 142.4 miles.
The best way to get from Brainerd to Prior Lake without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $15 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Brainerd to Prior Lake, including transfers.
Brainerd to Prior Lake bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Brainerd station.
Brainerd to Prior Lake bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brainerd to Prior Lake is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Brainerd to Prior Lake.
There are 139+ hotels available in Prior Lake.
What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Prior Lake, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Brainerd to Co Rd 21 via 5th St Transit Center Gate B, 6th St S & Nicollet Mall, and Marquette Av S at 7 St S SW corner in around 4h 58m.
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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
- 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
- +1 952-882-7500
- Website
- mvta.com
Bus from Marquette Av S at 7 St S SW corner to Co Rd 21
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.mvta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mvta.com/routes/
- Persons with disabilities all times
- $1
- Seniors 65+, Youth 6-12 - Non Rush Hour
- $1
- Non Rush Hour
- $2–3
- Adults 13+ Rush Hour
- $3–4
Bus from 3rd St S at Chicago Ave S NE corner to Co Rd 21
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.mvta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mvta.com/routes/
- Persons with disabilities all times
- $1
- Seniors 65+, Youth 6-12 - Non Rush Hour
- $1
- Non Rush Hour
- $2–3
- Adults 13+ Rush Hour
- $3–4
- 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
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