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

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLAN - SAN
    7h 22m
    $257–1,123

  2. Bus to Detroit, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeDTW - SAN
    9h 35m
    $172–323

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
    2d 4h
    $214–508

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Detroit, MIbus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
    2d 10h

  5. Drive 2,274.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lansing to San Diegocar2,274.7 mi
    35h 39m
    $416–600

Lansing to San Diego by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing, MI to San Diego via East Lansing, MI, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 4h.

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