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

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Lansing by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SAN - LAN
    8h 17m
    $104–467

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2d 1h
    $672–1,706

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Lansingbus bus
    2d 8h
    $406–652

  4. Drive  2,211.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Lansingcar car 2,211.7 mi
    34h 52m
    $404–583

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SNA - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    8h 22m
    $365–4,203

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    9h 34m
    $201–604

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAN - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    9h 25m
    $216–796

  8. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SMF - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    9h 27m
    $185–794

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SFO - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    9h 57m
    $154–504

California to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$672Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,905 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between California, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to WBD Michigan at Museum Drive via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 2d 1h.

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