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 5h 21m 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 10m.

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 10m and costs $65 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m 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 5h 21m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Saint Cloud, which costs $65 - $280 and takes 12h 10m.

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 28m to drive from Omaha to Brainerd.

Where can I stay near Brainerd?

There are 79+ 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)plane OMA - BRD
5h 21m
$108–572
Bus via Sioux Falls
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
Bus via Saint Cloud
1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus
3. Take the bus from MSP Airport to St. Cloudbus
4. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerdbus
12h 10m
$68–280
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 11m
$171–811
Bus
1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
12h 20m
$116–235

Omaha to Brainerd by bus

7Weekly Buses

12h 10mAverage Duration

$68Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Omaha to Brainerd.

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Distance: 373.9 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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, NE to Brainerd via Des Moines, MSP Airport, and St. Cloud in around 12h 10m.

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