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How to get fromPortland to Brainerdby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, taxi, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane PDX - BRD
    6h 58m
    $141–575

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Fargobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Fargo to Brainerdbus bus
    33h 55m
    $345–526

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Staples Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerdtaxi taxi
    35h 21m
    $606–1,194

  4. Drive 1,575 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Brainerdcar car 1,575 mi
    26h 9m
    $288–416

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane PDX - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    9h 13m
    $243–503

  6. Fly to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane plane PDX - BJI
    2. Take the bus from Bemidji to Brainerdbus bus
    10h 42m
    $167–616

Portland to Brainerd by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration33h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$345Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,376.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Brainerd via Pasco Bus Stop, Spokane Station, Spokane, Billings, and Fargo in around 33h 55m.

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