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

The cheapest way to get from Custer to Brainerd is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 10h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Custer to Brainerd is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $210 - $550.

How far is it from Custer to Brainerd?

The distance between Custer and Brainerd is 520 miles. The road distance is 660.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Custer to Brainerd without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 15h 38m and costs $170 - $440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Custer to Brainerd, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Custer and Brainerd?

Brainerd is 1h ahead of Custer. It is currently 9:27 PM in Custer and 10:27 PM in Brainerd.

Can I drive from Custer to Brainerd?

Yes, the driving distance between Custer to Brainerd is 661 miles. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from Custer to Brainerd.

Where can I stay near Brainerd?

There are 81+ hotels available in Brainerd.

Custer to Brainerd - 4 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Custer to Brainerd by taxi, plane, bus, or car

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

Taxi, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Custer to Rapid City (RAP)
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)RAP - BRD
6h 55m
$219–539
Drive 656.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Custer to Brainerd656.8 mi
10h 48m
$120–174
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Custer to Rapid City
2. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Falls
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to St. Cloud
4. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerd
15h 38m
$179–432
Taxi, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Custer to Rapid City (RAP)
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)RAP - MSP
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd
6h 59m
$277–668

Rapid City (RAP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights

14Weekly Planes

8h 7mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 517.3 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Custer, SD, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Custer to Brainerd. However, you can take the taxi to Rapid City (RAP) airport, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD), then take the taxi to Brainerd. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Rapid City, take the bus to Sioux Falls, take the bus to St. Cloud, then take the bus to Brainerd.

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