What is the cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Brainerd?

The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Brainerd is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 7h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Brainerd?

The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Brainerd is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $100 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Milwaukee and Brainerd?

No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Brainerd. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Brainerd via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Milwaukee to Brainerd?

The distance between Milwaukee and Brainerd is 404 miles. The road distance is 462.5 miles.

How do I travel from Milwaukee to Brainerd without a car?

The best way to get from Milwaukee to Brainerd without a car is to bus which takes 10h and costs $40 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Milwaukee to Brainerd?

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Milwaukee to Brainerd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milwaukee to Brainerd bus from?

Milwaukee to Brainerd bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.

Bus or fly from Milwaukee to Brainerd?

The best way to get from Milwaukee to Brainerd is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $200 and takes 10h.

Where does the Milwaukee to Brainerd bus arrive?

Milwaukee to Brainerd bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Milwaukee to Brainerd?

Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Brainerd is 462 miles. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Milwaukee to Brainerd.

Where can I stay near Brainerd?

There are 78+ hotels available in Brainerd.

Milwaukee to Brainerd - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)MKE - BRD
5h 17m
$104–651
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus StationGreyhound US0150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to BrainerdJefferson 927
10h
$42–198
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Staples StationEmpire Builder
2. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerd
10h 4m
$113–238
Drive 459.8 mi
1. Drive from Milwaukee to Brainerd459.8 mi
7h 43m
$84–122
Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)MSN - BRD
7h 9m
$91–498
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)MKE - MSP
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd
7h 14m
$362–790
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-MinneapolisBorealis / ...
2. Take the bus from St. Paul to BrainerdJefferson 927
10h 5m
$56–229
Bus via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Saint Paul Union DepotFlixBus 2548
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - BrainerdGroome Transportation - Brainerd
13h 52m
$109–175

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Distance: 402.1 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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

Delta flies from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Brainerd via Minneapolis in around 10h.

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

Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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Drive 459.8 mi

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