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

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Portland by plane, train (Amtrak), 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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane LAN - PDX
    8h 10m
    $334–1,427

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    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 Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2d 4h
    $211–1,701

  3. Drive 2,305.8 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Portlandcar car 2,305.8 mi
    36h 38m
    $421–608

  4. 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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane FNT - PDX
    7h 25m
    $257–973

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DTW - PDX
    8h 39m
    $223–935

  6. 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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane GRR - PDX
    9h 46m
    $319–1,437

East Lansing to Portland by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Michigan past Delta St to Portland via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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