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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 Saint Paul Union DepotbusGreyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to BrainerdbusJefferson 927
    7h 58m
    $71–172

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainEmpire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to BrainerdbusJefferson 927
    8h 29m
    $39–177

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

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

  4. Drive 339.5 mi

    1. Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Brainerdcar339.5 mi
    5h 48m
    $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
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planeMSN - BRD
    7h 32m
    $123–520

  6. Train, bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainEmpire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - BrainerdbusGroome Transportation - Brainerd
    9h 24m
    $89–165

  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
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planeMSP - BRD
    7h 15m
    $91–456

  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
    2. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeATW - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    8h 3m
    $133–466

  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
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeMSN - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    8h 39m
    $176–679

Wisconsin Dells to Brainerd by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest 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, Saint Paul Union Depot, and St. Paul in around 7h 58m.

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