What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Brainerd?

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Brainerd is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to Brainerd?

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Brainerd is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $85 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Brainerd?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Brainerd. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Brainerd via Des Moines and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

How far is it from Kansas City to Brainerd?

The distance between Kansas City and Brainerd is 525 miles. The road distance is 561.6 miles.

How do I travel from Kansas City to Brainerd without a car?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Brainerd without a car is to bus which takes 12h 55m and costs $50 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Kansas City to Brainerd?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Kansas City to Brainerd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Brainerd bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Kansas City to Brainerd?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Brainerd is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $85 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $270 and takes 12h 55m.

Where does the Kansas City to Brainerd bus arrive?

Kansas City to Brainerd bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Brainerd?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Brainerd is 562 miles. It takes approximately 9h 26m to drive from Kansas City to Brainerd.

Where can I stay near Brainerd?

There are 81+ hotels available in Brainerd.

Kansas City to Brainerd - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Brainerd by 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.

Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MCI - BRD
5h 48m
$87–461
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
12h 55m
$53–267
Drive 558.4 mi
1. Drive from Kansas City to Brainerdcar 558.4 mi
9h 26m
$102–148
Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MCI - MSP
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
7h 47m
$160–760
Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)
1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
13h 5m
$100–257

Kansas City to Brainerd by bus

7Weekly Buses

12h 55mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 521.6 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta flies from Kansas City (MCI) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to Brainerd via Des Moines and Minneapolis in around 12h 55m.

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