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

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There are 7 ways to get from Brainerd to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeBRD - RNO
    8h 56m
    $150–676

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    46h 8m
    $157–443

  3. Bus, train via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denverbus
    4. Take the train from Denver to Renotrain
    2d 3h
    $342–701

  4. Drive 1,684.4 mi

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Renocar1,684.4 mi
    26h 53m
    $308–444

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeMSP - RNO
    8h 50m
    $342–665

  6. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Amtrak Stationtaxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain
    2d 10h
    $299–591

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain
    2d 10h
    $168–581

Brainerd to Reno by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration46h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Reno, NV, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Minneapolis, Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B in around 46h 8m.

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