What is the cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Brainerd?

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Brainerd is to fly which costs $120 - $600 and takes 7h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phoenix to Brainerd?

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Brainerd is to fly and bus which takes 7h 1m and costs $190 - $650.

How far is it from Phoenix to Brainerd?

The distance between Phoenix and Brainerd is 1313 miles. The road distance is 1660.7 miles.

How do I travel from Phoenix to Brainerd without a car?

The best way to get from Phoenix to Brainerd without a car is to bus which takes 42h 30m and costs $250 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Brainerd?

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Phoenix to Brainerd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phoenix to Brainerd bus from?

Phoenix to Brainerd bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Phoenix to Brainerd?

The best way to get from Phoenix to Brainerd is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 42h 30m.

Where does the Phoenix to Brainerd bus arrive?

Phoenix to Brainerd bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albuquerque Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Brainerd?

Brainerd is 1h ahead of Phoenix. It is currently 10:10 AM in Phoenix and 11:10 AM in Brainerd.

Can I drive from Phoenix to Brainerd?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Brainerd is 1661 miles. It takes approximately 30h 44m to drive from Phoenix to Brainerd.

Where can I stay near Brainerd?

There are 81+ hotels available in Brainerd.

Phoenix to Brainerd - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

Q: Is there a direct bus between Phoenix and Brainerd?

No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Brainerd. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd via Albuquerque Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Des Moines and Minneapolis / St Paul Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 30m.

There are 8 ways to get from Phoenix to Brainerd by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi

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Fly Phoenix to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
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1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane PHX - BRD
7h 21m
$127–571
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station 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
42h 30m
$251–517
Bus, train via Flagstaff
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
$287–604
Drive 1,651.1 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix to Brainerdcar 1,651.1 mi
30h 44m
$302–436
Fly Phoenix to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane PHX - MSP
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
8h 33m
$230–860
Fly Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Saint Cloud Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC)plane AZA - STC
2. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerdbus
7h 1m
$194–616
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
$380–619
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak 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 22h

Phoenix to Brainerd by bus and train

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Distance: 1,305.8 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

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

Delta and American 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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