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How to get fromBuffalo to Lansingby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, train (Amtrak) or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Lansing by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane BUF - LAN
    6h 33m
    $116–832

  2. Drive 323.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Buffalo to Lansingcar car 323.3 mi
    5h 27m
    $59–86

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Toledotrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 16m

  4. Bus via Cleveland

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Lansing, MIbus bus
    12h 30m
    $77–160

  5. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BUF - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    6h 22m
    $92–671

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Aldershottrain train
    2. Take the train from Aldershot to Londontrain train
    3. Take the train from London to Sarniatrain train
    4. Take the train from Port Huron Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 56m
    $66–358

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mississauga to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Lansing, MIbus bus
    13h 51m
    $81–160

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Lansing, MI via Cleveland Bus Station and Detroit, MI in around 12h 30m.

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