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

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Lansing by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SEA - LAN
    8h 35m
    $178–758

  2. Fly to Detroit, bus

    cheapest
    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 52m
    $149–647

  3. 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
    $232–1,375

  4. Drive 2,230.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Lansingcar car 2,230.1 mi
    35h 55m
    $407–588

  5. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane SEA - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint, MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    10h 45m
    $182–678

Seattle to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle 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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