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

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  1. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planeGEG - BRD
    10h 53m
    $199–873

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus
    3. Take the bus from Dickinson to Fargobus
    4. Take the bus from Fargo to Brainerdbus
    26h
    $118–511

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Spokane to Staples StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerdtaxi
    26h 51m
    $180–448

  4. Drive 1,235.2 mi

    1. Drive from Spokane to Brainerdcar1,235.2 mi
    20h 5m
    $226–326

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

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeGEG - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    8h 37m
    $282–1,162

Spokane to Brainerd by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration26hAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spokane to Brainerd via Billings, Dickinson, and Fargo in around 26h.

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