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How to get fromBrainerd to Springfieldby plane, bus, train, car, shuttle or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Brainerd to Springfield by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeBRD - SGF
    7h 18m
    $114–461

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Kansas Citybus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus
    17h 42m
    $78–361

  3. 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 St. Louistrain
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    22h 55m
    $138–701

  4. Drive 704.3 mi

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Springfieldcar704.3 mi
    12h 35m
    $129–186

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeMSP - SGF
    9h 24m
    $166–570

  6. Bus to Duluth International Airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Duluthbus
    2. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeDLH - SGF
    11h 40m
    $103–497

  7. Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)planeBRD - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Neosho Casey'sshuttle
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Neosho Casey's to Springfieldshuttle
    10h 30m
    $183–621

  8. Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    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 Kansas Citybus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus
    18h 48m
    $126–353

  9. Taxi, train, bus

    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 St. Louistrain
    4. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    23h 7m
    $277–654

Brainerd to Springfield by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to Springfield via Minneapolis, Des Moines, Kansas City, and Springfield in around 17h 42m.

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