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

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Brainerd by plane, 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
    7h 55m
    $160–674

  2. 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
    $527–1,086

  3. Drive 1,575 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Brainerdcar car 1,575 mi
    26h 8m
    $288–416

  4. 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 17m
    $253–963

  5. 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 24m
    $197–766

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration8h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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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) twice daily.

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