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How to get fromPalm Springs to Brainerdby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Springs to Brainerd by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planePSP - BRD
    9h 48m
    $198–872

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
    2d 3h

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
    2d 12h
    $228–587

  4. Drive 1,869.4 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Brainerdcar1,869.4 mi
    32h 6m
    $342–493

  5. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planePSP - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    9h 1m
    $290–1,161

  6. Fly to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)planePSP - BJI
    2. Take the bus from Bemidji to Brainerdbus
    21h 39m
    $214–929

  7. Bus, train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Amtrak Stationtrain
    4. Take the taxi from Staples Amtrak Station to Brainerdtaxi
    2d 10h

Palm Springs to Brainerd by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Sun Country Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from N Palm Canyon at Chino to Brainerd via Town Center & Hahn, Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 2d 12h.

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