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How to get fromPhoenix to Brainerdby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planePHX - BRD
    7h 8m
    $137–571

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denverbus
    3. Take the bus from Denver to Des Moinesbus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    39h 32m
    $370–676

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    4. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus
    2d
    $313–1,178

  4. Drive 1,655.9 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Brainerdcar1,655.9 mi
    30h 28m
    $303–437

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

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planePHX - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    8h 33m
    $280–760

  6. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Stationtrain
    4. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerdtaxi
    2d
    $351–1,163

Phoenix to Brainerd by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$313Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd via Albuquerque Bus Station, ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center, Denver, Denver, Des Moines, Des Moines, MSP Airport, and Minneapolis / St Paul Airport in around 39h 32m.

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