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

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

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SEA - LAN
    8h 36m
    $115–495

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle 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
    $1,326–2,043

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Lansingbus bus
    2d 11h
    $482–734

  4. Drive  2,230.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Lansingcar car 2,230.2 mi
    35h 55m
    $407–588

  5. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SEA - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    9h 33m
    $266–594

  6. Fly to Bishop International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane SEA - FNT
    2. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 21m
    $178–597

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SEA - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    12h 1m
    $146–537

Seattle to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,326Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,866.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle 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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