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

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LAN - SEA
    8h 12m
    $277–1,130

  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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DTW - SEA
    8h 59m
    $166–688

  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 Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2d 4h
    $291–1,191

  4. Drive 2,233.1 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Seattlecar car 2,233.1 mi
    36h 1m
    $408–589

  5. 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane FNT - SEA
    10h 6m
    $200–776

  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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane GRR - SEA
    12h 26m
    $262–1,140

East Lansing to Seattle by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Michigan past Delta St to Seattle via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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