ND → MN · about 172 miles
Grand Forks to Brainerd bus schedule
Jefferson Lines runs 7 direct buses a week from Grand Forks to Brainerd. The fastest takes 5 hours 10 minutes; every bus leaves at 9:05 AM. The standard fare is $103 one way.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 5h 10m
- Leaves at
- 9:05 AM
- Standard fare
- $103
A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees.
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Grand Forks (University of ND) and arrives at Brainerd. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:05 AM | 2:15 PM | 5h 10m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in Grand Forks Where you get off in Brainerd The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Grand Forks
Where the bus stops in Brainerd
- Brainerd Jefferson Lines bus stop Map of Brainerd Jefferson Lines bus stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Brainerd to Grand Forks
Questions
How long is the bus from Grand Forks to Brainerd?
The fastest direct bus takes 5 hours 10 minutes.
How much is the bus from Grand Forks to Brainerd?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $103. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees.
What time is the first bus from Grand Forks to Brainerd?
Every departure is at 9:05 AM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Grand Forks to Brainerd?
Jefferson Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Grand Forks?
Buses to Brainerd leave from Grand Forks (University of ND).