There are 7 ways to get from Lansing to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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 from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LAN - RNO
10h 2m$239–1,022Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane GRR - RNO
10h 25m$166–731Bus
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Benton Harborbus
- Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
2d 2h$350–582Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain California Zephyr
2d 3h$603–1,433Drive 2,107.4 mi
- Drive from Lansing to Renocar 2,107.4 mi
32h 25m$385–556Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Lansing to Flintbus
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane FNT - RNO
10h 34m$206–770Bus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane DTW - RNO
10h 49m$220–938
Lansing to Reno by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Reno is to bus and fly which costs $160 - $750 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Reno is to fly which takes 10h 2m and costs $230 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Reno station. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to Reno. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Reno via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Lansing and Reno is 1846 miles. The road distance is 2119.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs $350 - $600.
It takes approximately 10h 2m to get from Lansing to Reno, including transfers.
Lansing to Reno bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.
Lansing to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Reno is to fly which takes 10h 2m and costs $230 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $600 and takes 2 days 2h, you could also train, which costs $600 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 3h.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B in around 2d 2h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Detroit, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Detroit to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Detroit to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Detroit to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Benton Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Lansing to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Lansing to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
Lansing to Reno bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Benton Harbor station.
Reno is 3h behind Lansing. It is currently 10:34 PM in Lansing and 7:34 PM in Reno.
Lansing to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Reno is 2120 miles. It takes approximately 32h 25m to drive from Lansing to Reno.
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