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

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

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  1. Fly Rochester to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ROC - LAN
    5h 37m
    $94–502

  2. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane BUF - LAN
    7h 37m
    $62–367

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Toledotrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 7m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Lansingbus bus
    13h 35m
    $96–161

  5. Drive  380.8 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Lansingcar car 380.8 mi
    6h 52m
    $70–101

  6. Fly Rochester to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ROC - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    5h 15m
    $125–711

  7. Bus via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Lansingbus bus
    16h 40m
    $86–214

Rochester (ROC) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Lansing via Cleveland Bus Station and Detroit in around 13h 35m.

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