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

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to 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
    8h 42m
    $115–485

  2. 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
    $1,356–2,089

  3. 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 Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Lansingbus bus
    2d 10h
    $468–719

  4. Drive  2,302.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Lansingcar car 2,302.5 mi
    36h 34m
    $421–607

  5. 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 29m
    $226–844

  6. Fly to Bishop International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane PDX - FNT
    2. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 17m
    $178–587

  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 to East Lansingbus bus
    11h 38m
    $146–527

Portland to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,356Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,890.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United 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 WBD Michigan at Museum Drive via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 2d 3h.

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