What is the cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Lansing?

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Lansing is to drive which costs $190 - $280 and takes 18h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gainesville to Lansing?

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Lansing is to drive and fly and bus which takes 7h 48m and costs $140 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Gainesville and Lansing?

No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Lansing, MI via Atlanta Bus Station and Detroit, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 5m.

How far is it from Gainesville to Lansing?

The distance between Gainesville and Lansing is 977 miles. The road distance is 1048.7 miles.

How do I travel from Gainesville to Lansing without a car?

The best way to get from Gainesville to Lansing without a car is to bus which takes 27h 5m and costs $140 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Gainesville to Lansing?

It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Gainesville to Lansing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gainesville to Lansing bus from?

Gainesville to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Gainesville station.

Where does the Gainesville to Lansing bus arrive?

Gainesville to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

Can I drive from Gainesville to Lansing?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Lansing is 1049 miles. It takes approximately 18h 53m to drive from Gainesville to Lansing.

Where can I stay near Lansing?

There are 51+ hotels available in Lansing.

Gainesville to Lansing - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Gainesville to Lansing by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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

Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Detroit, bus
best
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Detroit (DTW)plane GNV - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
9h 34m
$94–462
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Lansing, MIbus
27h 5m
$146–306
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Toledotrain
3. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
39h 25m
Drive 1,042.6 mi
1. Drive from Gainesville to Lansingcar 1,042.6 mi
18h 53m
$191–275
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane GNV - GRR
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
10h 42m
$180–888
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Drive from Gainesville to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane SFB - FNT
3. Take the bus from Flint, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
7h 48m
$146–531
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane JAX - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
10h 7m
$210–516
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane JAX - FNT
3. Take the bus from Flint, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
9h 2m
$163–647
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
1. Drive from Gainesville to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane SFB - GRR
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
10h 2m
$208–965

Gainesville to Lansing by bus

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27h 5mAverage Duration

$146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 971 mi
Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Gainesville to Lansing, MI via Atlanta Bus Station and Detroit, MI in around 27h 5m.

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