There are 3 ways to get from Minneapolis to Backus by bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Pine Riverbus Jefferson Lines 927
4h 1m$69–93Drive 161.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Backuscar 161.2 mi
3h 1m$30–43Fly, taxi
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MSP - BRD
- Take the taxi from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Backustaxi
3h 23m$142–442
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Backus is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Backus is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Backus. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Pine River via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Backus is 169 miles. The road distance is 162.2 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Backus without a car is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Minneapolis to Backus, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Backus bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis to Backus bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Pine River station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Backus is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Minneapolis to Backus.
There are six+ hotels available in Backus.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Backus, MN, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis to Pine River once daily. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Pine River
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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