There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Brainerd by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane DSM - BRD
3h 42m$86–374Drive 367.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Brainerdcar 367.5 mi
6h 15m$68–97Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus Jefferson Lines 927
8h 5m$79–120Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
5h 56m$134–473Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus Jefferson Lines 927
9h 25m$100–145Bus via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
9h 55m$127–152
Des Moines to Brainerd by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Brainerd is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Brainerd is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $85 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Brainerd. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Brainerd via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Des Moines and Brainerd is 353 miles. The road distance is 369.6 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Brainerd without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Des Moines to Brainerd, including transfers.
Des Moines to Brainerd bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Brainerd is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $85 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 5m.
Des Moines to Brainerd bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Brainerd is 370 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Des Moines to Brainerd.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?
Delta flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Brainerd via Minneapolis in around 8h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
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