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

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

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  1. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planeFLL - BRD
    9h 6m
    $100–396

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
    41h 50m
    $219–491

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station 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
    2d 11h
    $330–1,011

  4. Drive 1,866 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Brainerdcar1,866 mi
    31h 31m
    $341–492

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

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeMIA - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    9h 26m
    $200–660

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeFLL - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    10h 7m
    $193–665

  7. Fly Miami International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planeMIA - BRD
    8h 5m
    $117–481

  8. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station 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
    2d 11h
    $373–996

Miami to Brainerd by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration41h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Brainerd via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 41h 50m.

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