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How to get fromEast Lansing to Albuquerqueby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LAN - ABQ
    8h 30m
    $261–1,225

  2. Bus to Detroit, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane DTW - ABQ
    9h 40m
    $160–783

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    31h 28m
    $171–381

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit, MIbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    36h
    $176–434

  5. Drive 1,476.6 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Albuquerquecar car 1,476.6 mi
    26h 1m
    $270–390

  6. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Flint, MIbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane FNT - ABQ
    10h 5m
    $194–821

  7. Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MIbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane GRR - ABQ
    10h 53m
    $256–1,235

East Lansing to Albuquerque by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Michigan past Delta St to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 31h 28m.

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