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Grand Forks to Brainerd Bus Schedule
Bus from Grand Forks to Brainerd: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Grand Forks to Brainerd. Traveling by bus from Grand Forks to Brainerd usually takes around 5 hours and 4 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 172 mi (276 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 55m |
| Cheapest price | $92.00 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Grand Forks to Brainerd?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Grand Forks to Brainerd. Jefferson Lines is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 2 | 5h 4m | $92.00 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Grand Forks to Brainerd from $92. There are 2 trips per day offered by Jefferson Lines from Grand Forks to Brainerd and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Brainerd. In Grand Forks, Jefferson Lines departs to Brainerd from Univ Of North Dakota and one other station. In Brainerd, Jefferson Lines arrives at Westgate Mall .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Grand Forks to Brainerd takes 5 hours and 4 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Brainerd in 4 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, Jefferson Lines offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Brainerd.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Grand Forks to Brainerd
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 4 minutes to cover the 172 miles from Grand Forks to Brainerd. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 55 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00am. To see the times for all buses from Grand Forks to Brainerd, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Grand Forks?
Main departure station: Univ Of North Dakota
Grand Forks has two bus stations with service to Brainerd.
All bus stations in Grand Forks:
Univ Of North Dakota
450 Kittson Ave
Where does the bus arrive in Brainerd?
Main arrival station: Westgate Mall
All buses from Grand Forks arrive at one main station in Brainerd.
All bus stations in Brainerd:
Westgate Mall
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