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

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There are 7 ways to get from Norfolk to Brainerd by plane, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane ORF - BRD
    7h 12m
    $142–551

  2. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerdtaxi taxi
    36h 49m
    $477–1,242

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloudbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerdbus bus
    38h 14m
    $229–437

  4. Drive 1,373.5 mi

    1. Drive from Norfolk to Brainerdcar car 1,373.5 mi
    24h 2m
    $251–363

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

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORF - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    7h 48m
    $205–740

  6. Train, bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus bus
    36h 51m
    $412–1,142

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloudbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerdbus bus
    38h 9m
    $352–982

Norfolk to Brainerd by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration38h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$229Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Brainerd via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St. Cloud in around 38h 14m.

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