There are 9 ways to get from Lansing to Fresno by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAN - FAT
9h 39m$150–623Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus
2d 7hBus
- Take the bus from Lansing to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Indianapolisbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
2d 13h$463–785Drive 2,283.4 mi
- Drive from Lansing to Fresnocar 2,283.4 mi
38h 1m$417–602Bus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane DTW - FAT
11h 56m$211–939Train to Bishop International Airport, fly
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane FNT - FAT
14h 56m$195–694Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from East Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane GRR - FAT
13h 17m$150–647Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane ORD - FAT
14h 37m$319–622Train, bus
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
2d 14h$1,343–2,236
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Fresno is to fly which costs $150 - $650 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Fresno is to fly which takes 9h 39m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Fresno station. However, there are services departing from Lansing and arriving at Fresno Bus Station via Detroit, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.
The distance between Lansing and Fresno is 1920 miles. The road distance is 2296.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Fresno without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 7h and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Lansing to Fresno, including transfers.
Lansing to Fresno bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Lansing station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Fresno is to fly which takes 9h 39m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $460 - $800 and takes 2 days 13h.
Lansing to Fresno bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit station.
Fresno is 3h behind Lansing. It is currently 4:21 AM in Lansing and 1:21 AM in Fresno.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing to Fresno Bus Station via Detroit, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 13h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Reagan Washington, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Detroit to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Detroit to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Detroit, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Detroit, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 54m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Reagan Washington, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 44m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Detroit to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 56m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Detroit to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Nashville, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 39m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Chicago Midway, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Chicago Midway, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Reagan Washington, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 18m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Detroit to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–2,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Lansing to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–550
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- info@michiganflyer.com
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
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