What is the cheapest way to get from Red Wing to Brainerd?

The cheapest way to get from Red Wing to Brainerd is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Red Wing to Brainerd?

The fastest way to get from Red Wing to Brainerd is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Red Wing to Brainerd?

The distance between Red Wing and Brainerd is 209 miles. The road distance is 181.2 miles.

How do I travel from Red Wing to Brainerd without a car?

The best way to get from Red Wing to Brainerd without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 7m and costs $85 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Red Wing to Brainerd?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Red Wing to Brainerd, including transfers.

Can I drive from Red Wing to Brainerd?

Yes, the driving distance between Red Wing to Brainerd is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Red Wing to Brainerd.

Where can I stay near Brainerd?

There are 78+ hotels available in Brainerd.

Red Wing to Brainerd - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Red Wing to Brainerd by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Red Wing Station to Staples Stationtrain Empire Builder
2. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerdtaxi
5h 7m
$88–168
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder / ...
2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus Jefferson 927
5h 29m
$19–90
Drive 180.2 mi
1. Drive from Red Wing to Brainerdcar 180.2 mi
3h 23m
$33–48
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MSP - BRD
4h 11m
$71–379
Train, bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)
1. Take the train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder / ...
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
6h 27m
$69–78

Red Wing to Brainerd by train and bus

7Weekly Services

5h 29mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 208.1 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Red Wing, MN, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Red Wing to Brainerd. However, you can take the train to Staples Station then take the taxi to Brainerd. Alternatively, you can take a train from Red Wing Station to Brainerd via St. Paul-Minneapolis and St. Paul in around 5h 29m.

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