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How to get fromLansing to Californiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Lansing to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLAN - SAN
    8h 2m
    $297–1,223

  2. Bus to Detroit, fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeDTW - SFO
    10h 10m
    $120–501

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainBlue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    2d 2h
    $251–1,701

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Kalamazoo, MIbus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2d 7h
    $223–670

  5. Drive 2,212.3 mi

    1. Drive from Lansing to Los Angelescar2,212.3 mi
    34h 37m
    $404–584

  6. Bus to Detroit, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeDTW - SAN
    9h 41m
    $212–323

  7. Bus to Detroit, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeDTW - SJC
    9h 48m
    $196–844

  8. Bus to Detroit, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeDTW - LAX
    10h 27m
    $141–362

Lansing to California by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$251Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and California, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SBD Boston Blvd past Mount Hope to Los Angeles via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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