There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Austin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane LAN - AUS
6h 11m$140–674Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane GRR - AUS
7h 56m$137–633Bus
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
34h 18m$232–392Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain Texas Eagle
34h 58m$363–833Drive 1,305.4 mi
- Drive from Lansing to Austincar 1,305.4 mi
21h 31m$239–345
Lansing to Austin by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Austin is to drive which costs $230 - $350 and takes 21h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Austin is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Austin. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Lavaca/4th via Detroit Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to Austin. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Austin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 58m.
The distance between Lansing and Austin is 1149 miles. The road distance is 1313.1 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 34h 18m and costs $230 - $400.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Lansing to Austin, including transfers.
Lansing to Austin bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.
Lansing to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Austin is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $400 and takes 34h 18m, you could also train, which costs $360 - $850 and takes 34h 58m.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Lavaca/4th via Detroit Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G in around 34h 18m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Lansing to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
Lansing to Austin bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Austin is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 8:25 PM in Lansing and 7:25 PM in Austin.
Lansing to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Austin is 1313 miles. It takes approximately 21h 31m to drive from Lansing to Austin.
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