MN → MN · about 44 miles
Wadena to Brainerd bus schedule
Jefferson Lines runs 7 direct buses a week from Wadena to Brainerd. The fastest takes 1 hour 15 minutes; every bus leaves at 1:00 PM. The standard fare is $19 one way.
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- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 1h 15m
- Leaves at
- 1:00 PM
- Standard fare
- $19
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 Wadena 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 PM | 2:15 PM | 1h 15m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in Wadena Where you get off in Brainerd The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Wadena
- Wadena Jefferson Lines bus stop Map of Wadena Jefferson Lines bus stop (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Brainerd
- Brainerd Jefferson Lines bus stop Map of Brainerd Jefferson Lines bus stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Brainerd to Wadena
Questions
How long is the bus from Wadena to Brainerd?
The fastest direct bus takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
How much is the bus from Wadena to Brainerd?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $19. 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 Wadena to Brainerd?
Every departure is at 1:00 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Wadena to Brainerd?
Jefferson Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Wadena?
Buses to Brainerd leave from Wadena Jefferson Lines bus stop.