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

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Washington is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $250 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Washington station. However, there are services departing from WBD Michigan past Delta St and arriving at Washington Union Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station and Toledo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 53m.

How far is it from East Lansing to Washington?

The distance between East Lansing and Washington is 488 miles. The road distance is 564.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Lansing to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 16h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from East Lansing to Washington, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from East Lansing to Washington?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $250 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 53m.

Where does the East Lansing to Washington bus arrive?

East Lansing to Washington bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.

Can I drive from East Lansing to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Washington is 565 miles. It takes approximately 10h 21m to drive from East Lansing to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1671+ hotels available in Washington.

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

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

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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LAN - DCA
2h 2m
$251–1,424
Bus to Detroit, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane DTW - IAD
3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 24m
$67–410
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
16h 53m
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Toledo to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian
18h 59m
Drive 561.5 mi
1. Drive from East Lansing to Washingtoncar 561.5 mi
10h 21m
$103–148
Bus to Detroit, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane DTW - DCA
4h 26m
$130–832
Bus to Detroit, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane DTW - BWI
3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
5h 21m
$112–1,014

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights

6Weekly Planes

1h 49mAverage Duration

$235Cheapest Price

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Distance: 485.3 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

American Airlines flies from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Michigan past Delta St to Washington Union Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station and Toledo Bus Stop in around 16h 53m.

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