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How to get fromBrainerd to Winonaby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Brainerd to Winona by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Station to Winonatrain train Empire Builder
    6h 7m
    $144–241

  2. Drive 241.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brainerd to Winonacar car 241.9 mi
    4h 40m
    $45–64

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 928
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winonatrain train Empire Builder / ...
    6h 49m
    $71–127

  4. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BRD - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winonatrain train
    4h 58m
    $90–425

  5. Bus, train via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winonatrain train Empire Builder / ...
    7h 14m
    $92–133

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 928
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Winona St. Universitybus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    7h 20m
    $79–114

  7. Fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Rochester (RST)plane plane BRD - RST
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Winona St. Universitybus bus
    7h 33m
    $81–377

Brainerd to Winona by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Winona, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Brainerd to Winona St. University via Minneapolis in around 7h 20m.

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