MN → MN · about 56 miles
St. Cloud to Brainerd bus schedule
Jefferson Lines runs 7 direct buses a week from St. Cloud to Brainerd. The fastest takes 1 hour 20 minutes; every bus leaves at 12:55 PM. The standard fare is $40 one way.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 1h 20m
- Leaves at
- 12:55 PM
- Standard fare
- $40
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 St. Cloud (SCSU - Atwood Center) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:55 PM | 2:15 PM | 1h 20m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in St. Cloud Where you get off in Brainerd The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in St. Cloud
Where the bus stops in Brainerd
- Brainerd Jefferson Lines bus stop Map of Brainerd Jefferson Lines bus stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Brainerd to St. Cloud
Questions
How long is the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerd?
The fastest direct bus takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
How much is the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerd?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $40. 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 St. Cloud to Brainerd?
Every departure is at 12:55 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from St. Cloud to Brainerd?
Jefferson Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in St. Cloud?
Buses to Brainerd leave from St. Cloud (SCSU - Atwood Center).