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

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Tucson is to train which costs $210 - $650 and takes 2 days 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Tucson is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $450 - $2,100.

Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Tucson?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Tucson. However, there are services departing from East Lansing, MI and arriving at Tucson via Detroit, MI, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from East Lansing to Tucson?

The distance between East Lansing and Tucson is 1638 miles. The road distance is 1913.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Lansing to Tucson without a car is to train and bus which takes 43h 23m and costs $220 - $460.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from East Lansing to Tucson, including transfers.

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

East Lansing to Tucson bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing, MI station.

Train, bus or fly from East Lansing to Tucson?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Tucson is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $450 - $2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $600 and takes 2 days 0h, you could also train, which costs $210 - $650 and takes 2 days 14h.

Where does the East Lansing to Tucson bus arrive?

East Lansing to Tucson bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit, MI station.

What is the time difference between East Lansing and Tucson?

Tucson is 2h behind East Lansing. It is currently 3:13 PM in East Lansing and 1:13 PM in Tucson.

Can I drive from East Lansing to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Tucson is 1913 miles. It takes approximately 31h 50m to drive from East Lansing to Tucson.

Where can I stay near Tucson?

There are 611+ hotels available in Tucson.

East Lansing to Tucson - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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

Fly Capital Region International Airport to Tucson
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane LAN - TUS
8h 38m
$451–2,024
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle
2d 14h
$211–641
Train, bus
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 Tucson Downtownbus
43h 23m
$226–451
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit, MIbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucsonbus
2d
$220–569
Drive 1,902 mi
1. Drive from East Lansing to Tucsoncar 1,902 mi
31h 50m
$348–502
Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Tucson
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Flint, MIbus
2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Tucson (TUS)plane FNT - TUS
9h 59m
$314–1,270
Bus to Detroit, fly to Phoenix, shuttle
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Phoenix (PHX)plane DTW - PHX
3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle
9h 50m
$294–816

East Lansing to Tucson by bus and train

5Weekly Services

43h 23mAverage Duration

$226Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,628.5 mi
Duration: 8h 38m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Tucson (TUS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing, MI to Tucson via Detroit, MI, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 2d.

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