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

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Lansing by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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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)planePDX - LAN
    9h 55m
    $245–1,105

  2. Fly to Detroit, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Detroit (DTW)planePDX - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
    9h 27m
    $186–794

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak StationtrainBlue Water
    2d 3h
    $278–1,883

  4. Drive 2,302.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Lansingcar2,302.5 mi
    36h 21m
    $421–607

  5. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)planePDX - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
    8h 10m
    $219–825

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)planePDX - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
    10h 8m
    $351–1,439

Portland to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$278Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to SBD Boston Blvd past Mount Hope via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Capital Area Multimodal Gateway in around 2d 3h.

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