There are 4 ways to get from Lansing to Reno by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (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
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LAN - RNO
7h 34m$275–1,218Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- 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$162–404Bus
- Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Kalamazoo, MIbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo 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 4h$197–480Drive 2,107.3 mi
- Drive from Lansing to Renocar 2,107.3 mi
32h 25m$385–556
Lansing to Reno by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Reno is to train which costs $160 - $410 and takes 2 days 3h.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Reno is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs $270 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Reno station. However, there are services departing from Lansing, MI and arriving at RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Lansing and Reno is 1846 miles. The road distance is 2119.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Reno without a car is to train which takes 2 days 3h and costs $160 - $410.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Lansing to Reno, including transfers.
Lansing to Reno bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Lansing, MI station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Reno is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs $270 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $410 and takes 2 days 3h, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $480 and takes 2 days 4h.
Lansing to Reno bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo, MI station.
Reno is 3h behind Lansing. It is currently 5:06 AM in Lansing and 2:06 AM in Reno.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing, MI to Reno via East Lansing, MI, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 3h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Detroit, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Lansing, MI to Kalamazoo, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
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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