There are 4 ways to get from Lansing to Washington, DC by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LAN - DCA
2h 21m$239–1,425Drive 564.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Washington, DCcar 564.6 mi
10h 21m$103–149Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
17h 35m$133–243Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Toledo to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian
19h 41m$183–393
Lansing to Washington, DC by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Washington, DC is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Washington, DC is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $230 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Washington, DC station. However, there are services departing from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St and arriving at Washington Union Station via WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station and Toledo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.
The distance between Lansing and Washington, DC is 492 miles. The road distance is 567.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Washington, DC without a car is to bus which takes 17h 35m and costs $130 - $250.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Lansing to Washington, DC, including transfers.
Lansing to Washington, DC bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Washington, DC is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $230 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $250 and takes 17h 35m.
Lansing to Washington, DC bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Washington, DC is 568 miles. It takes approximately 10h 21m to drive from Lansing to Washington, DC.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St to Washington Union Station via EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Toledo Bus Stop in around 17h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Toledo to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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