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

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

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planeSBA - BRD
    11h 30m
    $138–573

  2. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planeLAX - BRD
    11h 2m
    $136–496

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    4. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus
    2d 12h
    $366–1,662

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
    2d 15h
    $249–641

  5. Drive 1,978.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Brainerdcar1,978.4 mi
    32h 49m
    $362–522

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeSBA - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    11h 33m
    $220–812

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeLAX - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    11h 33m
    $259–675

  8. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Portlandtrain
    2. Take the train from Portland to Staples Stationtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerdtaxi
    2d 15h
    $347–851

Santa Barbara to Brainerd by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$366Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Brainerd via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 2d 15h.

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