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- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)ATW - BRD
5h$116–379Bus via Madison
cheapest- Take the bus from Oshkosh to Madison105
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
12h 45m$70–239Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Oshkosh Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukee
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Staples Station
- Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerd
12h 58m$132–291Drive 396.9 mi
- Drive from Oshkosh to Brainerd396.9 mi
7h 9m$73–105Bus to Green Bay, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Oshkosh Amtrak Bus Stop to Green Bay - De Pere Amtrak Bus Stop
- Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)GRB - BRD
6h 27mFly Appleton International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)ATW - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd
6h 14m$164–498Bus, train
- Take the bus from Oshkosh Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukee
- Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerd
12h 59m$89–306Bus
- Take the bus from Oshkosh Amtrak Bus Stop to Green Bay Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Green Bay Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd
13h 37m
Oshkosh to Brainerd by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oshkosh to Brainerd is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Oshkosh to Brainerd is to fly which takes 5h and costs $110 - $380.
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.
The distance between Oshkosh and Brainerd is 337 miles. The road distance is 399.2 miles.
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.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Oshkosh to Brainerd, including transfers.
Oshkosh to Brainerd bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, depart from Oshkosh station.
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.
Oshkosh to Brainerd bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, arrive at Madison station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oshkosh to Brainerd is 399 miles. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Oshkosh to Brainerd.
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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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Green Bay to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Staples Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $45–120
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $60–160
- Business - advance purchase
- $80–350
- Business Class
- $130–380
Train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-236-1240
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Oshkosh to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- https://www.golamers.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.golamers.com/
Bus from Oshkosh Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- https://www.golamers.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.golamers.com/
Bus from Oshkosh Amtrak Bus Stop to Green Bay Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.golamers.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.golamers.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oshkosh Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Oshkosh Amtrak Bus Stop to Green Bay - De Pere Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Oshkosh Amtrak Bus Stop to Green Bay Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Green Bay Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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