What is the cheapest way to get from Brainerd to Toronto?

The cheapest way to get from Brainerd to Toronto is to bus which costs $160 - $550 and takes 26h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brainerd to Toronto?

The fastest way to get from Brainerd to Toronto is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $130 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Brainerd and Toronto?

No, there is no direct bus from Brainerd to Toronto. However, there are services departing from Brainerd and arriving at Toronto via Minneapolis Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 25m.

How far is it from Brainerd to Toronto?

The distance between Brainerd and Toronto is 1213 km. The road distance is 1523 km.

How do I travel from Brainerd to Toronto without a car?

The best way to get from Brainerd to Toronto without a car is to bus which takes 26h 25m and costs $160 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Brainerd to Toronto?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Brainerd to Toronto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brainerd to Toronto bus from?

Brainerd to Toronto bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Brainerd station.

Bus or fly from Brainerd to Toronto?

The best way to get from Brainerd to Toronto is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $550 and takes 26h 25m.

Where does the Brainerd to Toronto bus arrive?

Brainerd to Toronto bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.

What is the time difference between Brainerd and Toronto?

Toronto is 1h ahead of Brainerd. It is currently 8:29 AM in Brainerd and 9:29 AM in Toronto.

Can I drive from Brainerd to Toronto?

Yes, the driving distance between Brainerd to Toronto is 1523 km. It takes approximately 18h 26m to drive from Brainerd to Toronto.

Where can I stay near Toronto?

There are 1149+ hotels available in Toronto.

Brainerd to Toronto - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Brainerd to Toronto by plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport
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1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)BRD - YYZ
4h 51m
$134–642
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Amtrak Station
2. Take the train from Staples Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
4. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Station
23h 53m
$390–669
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toronto
26h 25m
$167–520
Drive 1,523 km
1. Drive from Brainerd to Toronto1,523 km
18h 26m
$305–440
Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)BRD - BUF
2. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1
9h 56m
$494–1,992
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paul
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
4. Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Station
28h 36m
$203–690
Bus via Green Bay
1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paul
2. Take the bus from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Green Bay Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Detroit Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toronto
30h

Brainerd to Toronto by bus

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26h 25mAverage Duration

$167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,213.5 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Toronto, ON, Canada?

Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to Toronto via Minneapolis Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Detroit Bus Station in around 26h 25m.

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