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21 h 22 min
1638 km.
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Ten ways to Travel from Ottawa to Brainerd

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Cheapest
By car (1 638 km)
21 h 22 min
1638 km.
from $90
Other
Rideshare
21 h 22 min
1638 km.
from $21.37
Train, Plane (Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport)
11 h 22 min
1431 km.
from $294.29
Bus
34 h 15 min
1432 km.
from $401.48
Train, Taxi
30 h 33 min
1428 km.
from $562.37
Bus, Plane (Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport)
11 h 15 min
1431 km.
from $394.04
Bus, Plane (Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Duluth International Airport)
12 h 16 min
1431 km.
from $705.24
Train, Plane (Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport)
11 h 1 min
1431 km.
from $317.23
Bus, Plane (Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport)
10 h 13 min
1431 km.
from $301.54
Train, Bus
34 h 17 min
1430 km.
from $482.01

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$763.36
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$763.36
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Thunder
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$356.23–$1,081.42

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
6h 6m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$254.45–$890.58

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Brainerd
Ave. Duration:
12h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$381.68
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Brainerd
Ave. Duration:
7h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$763.36
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$394.40

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$763.36
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Duluth
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.34–$1,272.26
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$763.36

Porter Airlines

Website:
flyporter.com/en-ca/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Thunder
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$496.18

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Port Huron Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.98–$152.67
Train from Chicago Union Station to Staples
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$62.34–$216.28
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
10h 33m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$61.07–$216.28
Train from Chicago Union Station to St.
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.62–$178.12

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Ottawa to Dorval
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$95.42
Train from Ottawa to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$47.07–$114.50
Train from Toronto Union Station to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$25.45–$95.42
Train from London to Sarnia
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$95.42
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.45–$95.42

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.90–$178.12
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.35–$229.01

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ottawa to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$50.89–$165.39
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$101.78
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.71–$139.95

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Email:
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from St. Paul to Brainerd
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$89.06
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.35–$82.70
Bus from Duluth to Brainerd
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.81–$76.34

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Brainerd?

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Brainerd is to bus which costs $119.57 - $597.83 and takes 34h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottawa to Brainerd?

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Brainerd is to fly which takes 9h 30m and costs $195.65 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and Brainerd?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Brainerd. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Brainerd via Detroit Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and St. Paul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 15m.

How far is it from Ottawa to Brainerd?

The distance between Ottawa and Brainerd is 1756 km. The road distance is 1636.9 km.

How do I travel from Ottawa to Brainerd without a car?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Brainerd without a car is to bus which takes 34h 15m and costs $119.57 - $597.83 .

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Brainerd?

It takes approximately 11h 22m to get from Ottawa to Brainerd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Brainerd bus from?

Ottawa to Brainerd bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.

Train, bus or fly from Ottawa to Brainerd?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Brainerd is to bus which takes 34h 15m and costs $119.57 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $195.65 - $391.30 and takes 9h 30m. There are no good options to train between Ottawa to Brainerd.

Where does the Ottawa to Brainerd bus arrive?

Ottawa to Brainerd bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Brainerd?

Brainerd is 1h behind Ottawa. It is currently 22:44 in Ottawa and 21:44 in Brainerd.

Can I drive from Ottawa to Brainerd?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Brainerd is 1637 km. It takes approximately 21h 35m to drive from Ottawa to Brainerd.

Where can I stay near Brainerd?

There are 62+ hotels available in Brainerd. Prices start at $76.26 per night.
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