There are 6 ways to get from Lansing to Tacoma by plane, bus, train, 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 from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane LAN - SEA
8h 17m$218–881Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane GRR - SEA
11h 54m$215–890Bus, train
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain
- Take the bus from Bus Wy & Lander St to Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus 590 / ...
2d 6h$624–1,409Bus
- 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 Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus 594
2d 11h$371–716Drive 2,242.6 mi
- Drive from Lansing to Tacomacar 2,242.6 mi
36h 13m$410–592Bus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane DTW - SEA
10h 16m$269–597
Lansing to Tacoma by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Tacoma is to bus which costs $370 - $750 and takes 2 days 11h.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Tacoma is to fly which takes 8h 17m and costs $210 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Tacoma station. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Commerce St Station - Zone G via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.
The distance between Lansing and Tacoma is 1886 miles. The road distance is 2255.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Tacoma without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 6h and costs $600 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Lansing to Tacoma, including transfers.
Lansing to Tacoma bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Tacoma is to fly which takes 8h 17m and costs $210 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $370 - $750 and takes 2 days 11h.
Lansing to Tacoma bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Benton Harbor station.
Tacoma is 3h behind Lansing. It is currently 2:41 PM in Lansing and 11:41 AM in Tacoma.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Commerce St Station - Zone G via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 2d 11h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- 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
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Tacoma is 2256 miles. It takes approximately 36h 13m to drive from Lansing to Tacoma.
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