What is the cheapest way to get from California to Lansing?

The cheapest way to get from California to Lansing is to fly and bus which costs $180 - $470 and takes 9h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Lansing?

The fastest way to get from California to Lansing is to fly and bus which takes 8h 22m and costs $230 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between California and Lansing?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at CATA Intermodal Downtown via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago and South Haven Potatoes Plus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from California to Lansing?

The distance between California and Lansing is 1916 miles. The road distance is 2224.7 miles.

How do I travel from California to Lansing without a car?

The best way to get from California to Lansing without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 1h and costs $700 - $1,500.

How long does it take to get from California to Lansing?

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from California to Lansing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Lansing bus from?

California to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Bus or fly from California to Lansing?

The best way to get from California to Lansing is to fly which takes 8h 24m and costs $210 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $390 - $750 and takes 2 days 5h.

Where does the California to Lansing bus arrive?

California to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between California and Lansing?

Lansing is 3h ahead of California. It is currently 8:46 PM in California and 11:46 PM in Lansing.

Can I drive from California to Lansing?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Lansing is 2225 miles. It takes approximately 34h 51m to drive from California to Lansing.

Where can I stay near Lansing?

There are 77+ hotels available in Lansing.

California to Lansing - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly San Diego International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane SAN - LAN
8h 24m
$214–907
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Detroit, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane SFO - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
10h 3m
$173–704
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2d 1h
$710–1,482
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus
4. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
2d 5h
$390–741
Drive 2,211.8 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Lansingcar 2,211.8 mi
34h 51m
$404–583
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Detroit, bus
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane SNA - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
8h 22m
$235–463
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit, bus
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane LAX - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
9h 40m
$181–464
Fly Sacramento International Airport to Detroit, bus
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Detroit (DTW)plane SMF - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
9h 30m
$245–1,044
Fly San Diego International Airport to Detroit, bus
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SAN - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
9h 31m
$216–896

California to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 1,905 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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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