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

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There are 5 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)planePDX - BRD
    9h 27m
    $160–674

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus
    5. Take the bus from Dickinson to Fargobus
    6. Take the bus from Fargo to Brainerdbus
    34h 10m
    $172–587

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Staples Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the taxi from Staples Amtrak Station to Brainerdtaxi
    35h 21m
    $210–540

  4. Drive 1,575 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Brainerdcar1,575 mi
    25h 56m
    $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)planePDX - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    9h 14m
    $463–713

Portland to Brainerd by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration34h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, 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, Billings, Dickinson, and Fargo in around 34h 10m.

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