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

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane SEA - BRD
    8h 22m
    $120–485

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Fargobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fargo to Brainerdbus bus
    34h
    $349–562

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Staples Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerdtaxi taxi
    35h 11m
    $544–1,105

  4. Drive 1,513.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Brainerdcar car 1,513.2 mi
    24h 45m
    $277–399

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SEA - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    9h 8m
    $242–2,363

  6. Fly to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane plane SEA - BJI
    2. Take the bus from Bemidji to Brainerdbus bus
    10h 55m
    $156–536

Seattle to Brainerd by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration34hAverage Duration
Ticket$349Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,342.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Greyhound to Brainerd via Spokane, Billings, and Fargo in around 34h.

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