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 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Brainerd is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $120 - $600.

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 Brainerd via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

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 and train via Flagstaff which takes 2 days 0h and costs $490 - $1,300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m 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 6h 42m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $750 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Phoenix to Brainerd bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Brainerd?

Brainerd is 2h ahead of Phoenix. It is currently 9:37 AM in Phoenix and 11:37 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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Phoenix to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane PHX - BRD
6h 42m
$127–571
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
$490–1,215
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix 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 2h
$345–718
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 28m
$230–910
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
6h 57m
$199–626
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
$573–1,290
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
$620–1,515

Phoenix to Brainerd by bus and train

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2dAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,305.8 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

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

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, 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 Brainerd via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 2d 2h.

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