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How to get fromPortland to East Lansingby plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to East Lansing by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane PDX - LAN
    11h 22m
    $237–1,107

  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 27m
    $188–797

  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
    $242–1,291

  4. Drive 2,306.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to East Lansingcar car 2,306.4 mi
    36h 39m
    $421–608

  5. 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, MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    7h 38m
    $217–873

  6. 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 5m
    $194–842

  7. 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 Grand Rapids, MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    9h 45m
    $349–1,537

Portland to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and four other airlines 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 Capital Area Multimodal Gateway in around 2d 3h.

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