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

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

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  1. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planeRDU - BRD
    7h 1m
    $112–513

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus
    37h 16m
    $244–580

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union 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
    37h 17m
    $157–416

  4. Drive 1,320.3 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Brainerdcar1,320.3 mi
    22h 35m
    $241–348

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

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeRDU - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    8h 51m
    $280–662

  6. Fly to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)planeRDU - BJI
    2. Take the bus from Bemidji to Brainerdbus
    10h 34m
    $123–630

  7. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Staples Amtrak Station to Brainerdtaxi
    37h 21m
    $322–605

  8. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus
    37h 56m
    $239–530

Raleigh to Brainerd by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Brainerd via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 37h 17m.

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