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How to get fromPortland to East LansingBy plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to East Lansing by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane PDX - LAN
    9h 24m
    $217–907

  2. Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane PDX - AZO
    2. Take the train from Kalamazoo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 7m
    $186–752

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2d 3h
    $672–1,463

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2d 7h
    $410–788

  5. Drive 2,306.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to East Lansingcar car 2,306.4 mi
    36h 38m
    $421–608

  6. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane PDX - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    7h 37m
    $217–823

  7. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PDX - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    9h 10m
    $194–792

  8. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PDX - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    9h 51m
    $309–1,337

Portland to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$672Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 2d 3h.

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