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

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

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    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
    $261–381

  2. Drive  339.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Brainerdcar car 339.5 mi
    5h 51m
    $60–87

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson Lines 927
    8h 48m
    $88–142

  4. 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 28m
    $95–390

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson Lines 927
    8h 38m
    $156–241

  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
    $181–246

  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 10m
    $183–567

  8. 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 40m
    $143–499

Wisconsin Dells to Brainerd by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 382.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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 8h 48m.

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