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

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There are 4 ways to get from Lansing to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAN - SAN
    7h 2m
    $241–977

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 2h
    $768–1,643

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $373–700

  4. Drive 2,212.3 mi

    1. Drive from Lansing to Los Angelescar car 2,212.3 mi
    34h 51m
    $404–584

Lansing to California by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$768Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,906.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Trans Center to Los Angeles via NBD Harrison past Kalamazoo, Brody Complex, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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