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How to get fromMinneapolis to Brainardby bus, car, plane or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Brainard by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    3. Drive from Omaha, NE to Brainardcar car
    9h 34m
    $56–180

  2. Drive 388.8 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Brainardcar car 388.8 mi
    7h 7m
    $71–103

  3. Fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane MSP - LNK
    2. Take the taxi from Lincoln-Airport-LNK to Brainardtaxi taxi
    6h 18m
    $188–624

  4. Fly to Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane MSP - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Eppley Airport Terminal to Schuyler, NEbus bus
    6h 3m
    $218–934

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Brainard, NE, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Brainard. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Omaha, NE, then drive to Brainard. Alternatively, you can drive from Minneapolis to Brainard in around 7h 7m.

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