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How to get fromWisconsin Dells to Brainerdby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, bus or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Wisconsin Dells to Brainerd by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson 927
    7h 58m
    $60–152

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson 927
    8h 29m
    $42–175

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Staples Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerdtaxi taxi
    8h 7m
    $105–211

  4. Drive 339.5 mi

    1. Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Brainerdcar car 339.5 mi
    5h 50m
    $62–90

  5. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madisonbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane MSN - BRD
    7h 7m
    $118–508

  6. Train, bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
    9h 27m
    $92–163

  7. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane MSP - BRD
    7h 14m
    $94–474

  8. Drive to Appleton International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Appleton International Airport (ATW)car car
    2. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ATW - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    8h 3m
    $138–526

  9. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madisonbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MSN - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    8h 41m
    $181–707

Wisconsin Dells to Brainerd by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Wisconsin Dells to Brainerd via Wisconsin Dells and Minneapolis in around 7h 58m.

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