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How to get fromMequon to Brainerdby train, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Mequon to Brainerd by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Staples Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the taxi from Staples Amtrak Station to Brainerdtaxi
    10h 35m
    $152–290

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus StationbusGreyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to BrainerdbusJefferson 927
    11h 52m
    $59–223

  3. Drive 440.4 mi

    1. Drive from Mequon to Brainerdcar440.4 mi
    8h 14m
    $81–117

  4. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planeMKE - BRD
    6h 39m
    $123–601

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainBorealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to BrainerdbusJefferson 927
    11h 57m
    $85–248

  6. Bus via Eau Claire

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to St. Paul-Minneapolisbus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    16h 24m

  7. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeMKE - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    8h 6m
    $386–690

  8. Drive to Appleton International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Mequon to Appleton International Airport (ATW)car
    2. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeATW - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    7h 24m
    $131–463

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mequon, WI, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Mequon to Brainerd via Service Road & Schroeder, N5 & Clybourn, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Minneapolis in around 11h 52m. Alternatively, Delta flies from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) 3 times a day.

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