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 $120 - $500 and takes 10h 2m.

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 8h 31m and costs $350 - $1,700.

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 4h.

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 bus and train which takes 2 days 3h and costs $600 - $1,500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 31m 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.

Bus or fly from Lansing to California?

The best way to get from Lansing to California is to fly which takes 8h 31m and costs $350 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $800 and takes 2 days 4h.

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 7:26 AM in Lansing and 4:26 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 49m to drive from Lansing to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3318+ 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, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 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
8h 31m
$357–1,623
Bus to Detroit, fly to San Francisco International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane DTW - SFO
10h 2m
$120–501
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
2d 3h
$637–1,469
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 4h
$405–787
Drive 2,212.3 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Los Angelescar 2,212.3 mi
34h 49m
$404–584
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)plane DTW - SAN
9h 40m
$202–893

Lansing to California by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

2d 3hAverage Duration

$637Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,906.9 mi
Duration: 8h 31m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and three other 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 Intermodal Downtown to Los Angeles Union Station via South Haven Potatoes Plus, South Haven, Chicago, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 4h.

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