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

The cheapest way to get from Omaha to Brainerd is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Omaha to Brainerd is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $90 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Omaha and Brainerd?

No, there is no direct bus from Omaha to Brainerd. However, there are services departing from Omaha and arriving at Brainerd via Sioux Falls and St. Cloud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

How far is it from Omaha to Brainerd?

The distance between Omaha and Brainerd is 376 miles. The road distance is 423.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Omaha to Brainerd without a car is to bus which takes 12h 40m and costs $45 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Omaha to Brainerd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Omaha to Brainerd bus from?

Omaha to Brainerd bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Omaha station.

Bus or fly from Omaha to Brainerd?

The best way to get from Omaha to Brainerd is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $90 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $250 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Omaha to Brainerd bus arrive?

Omaha to Brainerd bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.

Can I drive from Omaha to Brainerd?

Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to Brainerd is 423 miles. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Omaha to Brainerd.

Where can I stay near Brainerd?

There are 76+ hotels available in Brainerd.

Omaha to Brainerd - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Omaha to Brainerd by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane OMA - BRD
4h 53m
$93–572
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to St. Cloudbus
3. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerdbus
12h 40m
$46–247
Drive 420.7 mi
1. Drive from Omaha to Brainerdcar 420.7 mi
8h 28m
$77–111
Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane OMA - MSP
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
7h 3m
$161–811

Omaha to Brainerd by bus

7Weekly Buses

12h 40mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Omaha to Brainerd.

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Distance: 373.9 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta flies from Omaha (OMA) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha to Brainerd via Sioux Falls and St. Cloud in around 12h 40m.

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