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 25m.

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 6h 53m and costs $100 - $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, NE and arriving at Brainerd via Des Moines, MSP Airport and St. Cloud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

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 via Saint Cloud which takes 12h 15m and costs $55 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 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 Greyhound USA, depart from Omaha, NE station.

Bus or fly from Omaha to Brainerd?

The best way to get from Omaha to Brainerd is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Saint Cloud, which costs $55 - $260 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Omaha to Brainerd bus arrive?

Omaha to Brainerd bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from Omaha to Brainerd?

Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to Brainerd is 423 miles. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Omaha to Brainerd.

Where can I stay near Brainerd?

There are 81+ hotels available in Brainerd.

Omaha to Brainerd - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Omaha to Brainerd by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)OMA - BRD
6h 53m
$103–572
Bus via Sioux Falls
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Falls
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to St. Cloud
3. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerd
12h 40m
$46–247
Bus via Saint Cloud
1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moines
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airport
3. Take the bus from MSP Airport to St. Cloud
4. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerd
12h 15m
$59–255
Drive 420.7 mi
1. Drive from Omaha to Brainerd420.7 mi
8h 25m
$77–111
Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)OMA - MSP
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd
7h 9m
$161–711
Bus
1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moines
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airport
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd
12h 25m
$107–210

Omaha to Brainerd by bus

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12h 15mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 373.9 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

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

Delta flies from Omaha (OMA) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha, NE to Brainerd via Des Moines, MSP Airport, and St. Cloud in around 12h 15m.

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