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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)planeSEA - BRD
    8h 24m
    $120–504

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Fargobus
    5. Take the bus from Fargo to Brainerdbus
    32h 20m
    $161–609

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Staples StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerdtaxi
    35h 11m
    $206–528

  4. Drive 1,513.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Brainerdcar1,513.1 mi
    24h 33m
    $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)planeSEA - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    9h 42m
    $193–713

  6. Fly to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)planeSEA - BJI
    2. Take the bus from Bemidji to Brainerdbus
    11h 25m
    $136–581

Seattle to Brainerd by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration32h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Brainerd via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, and Fargo in around 32h 20m.

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