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

The cheapest way to get from Oshkosh to Brainerd is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oshkosh to Brainerd is to fly which takes 5h and costs $110 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Oshkosh and Brainerd?

No, there is no direct bus from Oshkosh to Brainerd. However, there are services departing from Oshkosh and arriving at Brainerd via Madison and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

How far is it from Oshkosh to Brainerd?

The distance between Oshkosh and Brainerd is 337 miles. The road distance is 399.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oshkosh to Brainerd without a car is to bus via Madison which takes 12h 45m and costs $70 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Oshkosh to Brainerd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oshkosh to Brainerd bus from?

Oshkosh to Brainerd bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, depart from Oshkosh station.

Bus or fly from Oshkosh to Brainerd?

The best way to get from Oshkosh to Brainerd is to fly which takes 5h and costs $110 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus via Madison, which costs $70 - $240 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Oshkosh to Brainerd bus arrive?

Oshkosh to Brainerd bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, arrive at Madison station.

Can I drive from Oshkosh to Brainerd?

Yes, the driving distance between Oshkosh to Brainerd is 399 miles. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Oshkosh to Brainerd.

Where can I stay near Brainerd?

There are 83+ hotels available in Brainerd.

Oshkosh to Brainerd - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Oshkosh to Brainerd by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly Appleton International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)ATW - BRD
5h
$116–379
Bus via Madison
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Madison105
2. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
12h 45m
$70–239
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Oshkosh Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukee
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Staples Station
3. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerd
12h 58m
$132–291
Drive 396.9 mi
1. Drive from Oshkosh to Brainerd396.9 mi
7h 9m
$73–105
Bus to Green Bay, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Oshkosh Amtrak Bus Stop to Green Bay - De Pere Amtrak Bus Stop
2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)GRB - BRD
6h 27m
Fly Appleton International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)ATW - MSP
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd
6h 14m
$164–498
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oshkosh Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukee
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolis
3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerd
12h 59m
$89–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oshkosh Amtrak Bus Stop to Green Bay Amtrak Station
2. Take the bus from Green Bay Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd
13h 37m

Oshkosh to Brainerd by bus

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12h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 335.5 mi
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Oshkosh, WI, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta flies from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oshkosh to Brainerd via Madison and Minneapolis in around 12h 45m.

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