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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Denver by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Denver (DEN)plane plane LAN - DEN
    6h 43m
    $119–572

  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 Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    24h 57m
    $663–1,093

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    27h 45m

  4. Drive  1,200.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lansing to Denvercar car 1,200.2 mi
    19h 11m
    $199–287

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Denver (DEN)plane plane DTW - DEN
    8h 15m
    $190–408

Lansing to Denver by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$663Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,086.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Denver, CO, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Denver (DEN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing to Denver via East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 24h 57m.

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