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

The cheapest way to get from Brainerd to Tucson is to drive which costs $300 - $440 and takes 30h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brainerd to Tucson is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $260 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Brainerd and Tucson?

No, there is no direct bus from Brainerd to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Brainerd and arriving at Tucson via Minneapolis, Des Moines, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station and Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 35m.

How far is it from Brainerd to Tucson?

The distance between Brainerd and Tucson is 1353 miles. The road distance is 1678.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brainerd to Tucson without a car is to bus which takes 45h 35m and costs $260 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Brainerd to Tucson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brainerd to Tucson bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Brainerd to Tucson?

The best way to get from Brainerd to Tucson is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $260 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $750 and takes 45h 35m.

Where does the Brainerd to Tucson bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Brainerd and Tucson?

Tucson is 2h behind Brainerd. It is currently 10:17 AM in Brainerd and 8:17 AM in Tucson.

Can I drive from Brainerd to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between Brainerd to Tucson is 1678 miles. It takes approximately 30h 36m to drive from Brainerd to Tucson.

Where can I stay near Tucson?

There are 632+ hotels available in Tucson.

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

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

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

Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
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1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Tucson (TUS)plane BRD - TUS
8h 20m
$268–1,221
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 Kansas Citybus
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
5. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
6. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucsonbus
45h 35m
$269–741
Bus, train via Flagstaff
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 Flagstafftrain
4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus
2d 2h
$538–1,246
Drive 1,668.7 mi
1. Drive from Brainerd to Tucsoncar 1,668.7 mi
30h 36m
$305–440
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 Tucson (TUS)plane MSP - TUS
8h 54m
$350–1,560
Taxi, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 21h
$699–1,581
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 22h
$657–1,483

Brainerd to Tucson by bus

7Weekly Buses

45h 35mAverage Duration

$269Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,344.7 mi
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Tucson (TUS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to Tucson via Minneapolis, Des Moines, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 45h 35m.

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