What is the cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Phoenix?

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Phoenix is to bus and fly which costs $140 - $400 and takes 7h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Lansing to Phoenix?

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Phoenix is to bus and fly which takes 7h 14m and costs $140 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Phoenix?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Phoenix station. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 4m.

How far is it from East Lansing to Phoenix?

The distance between East Lansing and Phoenix is 1633 miles. The road distance is 1901.2 miles.

How do I travel from East Lansing to Phoenix without a car?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Phoenix without a car is to train and bus via Flagstaff which takes 41h 9m and costs $1,000 - $1,800.

How long does it take to get from East Lansing to Phoenix?

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from East Lansing to Phoenix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Lansing to Phoenix bus from?

East Lansing to Phoenix bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Bus or fly from East Lansing to Phoenix?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Phoenix is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 43h 4m.

Where does the East Lansing to Phoenix bus arrive?

East Lansing to Phoenix bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between East Lansing and Phoenix?

Phoenix is 3h behind East Lansing. It is currently 6:32 AM in East Lansing and 3:32 AM in Phoenix.

Can I drive from East Lansing to Phoenix?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Phoenix is 1901 miles. It takes approximately 33h 2m to drive from East Lansing to Phoenix.

Where can I stay near Phoenix?

There are 2692+ hotels available in Phoenix.

East Lansing to Phoenix - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Phoenix by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LAN - PHX
7h 17m
$146–580
Bus to Detroit, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Phoenix (PHX)plane DTW - PHX
7h 14m
$140–392
Train, bus via Flagstaff
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain
3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
41h 9m
$1,033–1,716
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
43h 4m
Drive 1,890.1 mi
1. Drive from East Lansing to Phoenixcar 1,890.1 mi
33h 2m
$345–499
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Maricopa Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from Maricopa Amtrak to North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Stationbus
2d 18h

East Lansing to Phoenix by bus and train

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41h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,623.3 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Phoenix (PHX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Phoenix Bus Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 43h 4m.

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