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

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to California is to bus and fly which costs $230 - $470 and takes 9h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lansing to California is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $310 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to California station. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via South Haven, Chicago and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Lansing to California?

The distance between Lansing and California is 1918 miles. The road distance is 2225.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lansing to California without a car is to train which takes 2 days 2h and costs $650 - $1,600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Lansing to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lansing to California bus from?

Lansing to California bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.

Train, bus or fly from Lansing to California?

The best way to get from Lansing to California is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $310 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 2h, you could also bus, which costs $380 - $750 and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the Lansing to California bus arrive?

Lansing to California bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at South Haven Potatoes Plus station.

What is the time difference between Lansing and California?

California is 3h behind Lansing. It is currently 1:35 PM in Lansing and 10:35 AM in California.

Can I drive from Lansing to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to California is 2225 miles. It takes approximately 34h 51m to drive from Lansing to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 2458+ hotels available in California.

Lansing to California - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Lansing to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Capital Region International Airport to San Diego International Airport
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAN - SAN
7h 12m
$317–1,323
Bus to Detroit, fly to San Diego International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DTW - SAN
9h 32m
$222–943
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief / ...
2d 2h
$658–1,533
Bus
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicagobus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2d 6h
$386–736
Drive 2,212.3 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Los Angelescar 2,212.3 mi
34h 51m
$404–584
Bus to Detroit, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane DTW - SNA
9h 28m
$230–463

Lansing to California by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

2d 2hAverage Duration

$658Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,906.9 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

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) 5 times a day. 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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