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How to get fromDallas to Brainerdby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Dallas to Brainerd by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planeDFW - BRD
    8h 7m
    $94–394

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    25h 40m
    $162–386

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus
    34h 45m
    $211–629

  4. Drive 1,045.6 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Brainerdcar1,045.6 mi
    17h 44m
    $191–276

  5. Fly Dallas to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeDAL - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    8h 16m
    $163–613

  6. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeDFW - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    8h 56m
    $242–762

  7. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Hector International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Hector International Airport (FAR)planeDFW - FAR
    2. Take the bus from Fargo to Brainerdbus
    9h 35m
    $266–1,392

  8. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)planeDFW - BJI
    2. Take the bus from Bemidji to Brainerdbus
    12h 9m
    $100–460

  9. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Staples Amtrak Station to Brainerdtaxi
    34h 50m
    $254–614

Dallas to Brainerd by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dallas Bus Station to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd via Kansas City, Des Moines, MSP Airport, and Minneapolis / St Paul Airport in around 25h 40m.

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