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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SNA - DTW
    2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    8h 17m
    $363–4,599

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Detroit, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SFO - DTW
    2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    9h 46m
    $152–600

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2d 1h
    $803–1,565

  4. 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 Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2d 5h
    $391–729

  5. Drive 2,211.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Lansingcar car 2,211.8 mi
    34h 51m
    $404–583

  6. 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 DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    9h 15m
    $233–940

  7. 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 DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    9h 31m
    $189–600

  8. 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 DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    9h 22m
    $214–402

  9. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SNA - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    10h 18m
    $338–994

California to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$803Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,057.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to CATA Intermodal Downtown via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago, South Haven, and South Haven Potatoes Plus in around 2d 5h.

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