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How to get fromLansing to Los Angelesby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lansing to Los Angeles by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LAN - LAX
    8h 28m
    $126–475

  2. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 2h

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lansing to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 8h
    $434–674

  4. Drive  2,212.3 mi

    1. Drive from Lansing to Los Angelescar car 2,212.3 mi
    34h 52m
    $404–584

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    9h 56m
    $197–601

  6. Fly Capital Region International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane LAN - SNA
    12h 24m
    $206–797

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration9h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,935.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing to Los Angeles Union Station via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 8h.

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