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

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

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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
    9h 9m
    $225–955

  2. Fly to Detroit, bus

    cheapest
    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 27m
    $216–944

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2d 3h
    $714–1,491

  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
    $418–827

  5. Drive 2,302.5 mi

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

  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 CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    8h 2m
    $218–824

  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 Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    9h 19m
    $328–1,436

Portland to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$714Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to CATA Intermodal Downtown via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Greyhound Benton Harbor in around 2d 7h.

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