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

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There are 8 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)plane plane PHX - BRD
    6h 21m
    $137–571

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    42h 30m
    $377–667

  3. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    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 St. Paul to Brainerdbus bus
    2d
    $619–1,342

  4. Drive 1,651.1 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Brainerdcar car 1,651.1 mi
    30h 44m
    $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 32m
    $210–810

  6. 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
    $674–1,442

  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 bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloudbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerdbus bus
    2d 2h
    $559–1,182

  8. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus bus
    2d 22h
    $770–1,740

Phoenix to Brainerd by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$619Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd via Albuquerque Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Des Moines, MSP Airport, and Minneapolis / St Paul Airport in around 42h 30m.

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