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

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

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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)plane plane PHX - BRD
    6h 19m
    $128–522

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    41h 45m
    $355–595

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerdtaxi taxi
    2d
    $759–1,579

  4. Drive 1,651.1 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Brainerdcar car 1,651.1 mi
    30h 46m
    $302–436

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

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane PHX - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    8h 29m
    $200–290

  6. Fly to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane plane PHX - BJI
    2. Take the bus from Bemidji to Brainerdbus bus
    9h 43m
    $164–613

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    2d 1h
    $691–1,467

Phoenix to Brainerd by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration41h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$355Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,306.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Brainerd via Tulsa and Minneapolis in around 41h 45m.

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