What is the cheapest way to get from Albany to Lansing?

The cheapest way to get from Albany to Lansing is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 10h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albany to Lansing?

The fastest way to get from Albany to Lansing is to fly and bus which takes 7h 22m and costs $120 - $750.

How far is it from Albany to Lansing?

The distance between Albany and Lansing is 564 miles. The road distance is 604.2 miles.

How do I travel from Albany to Lansing without a car?

The best way to get from Albany to Lansing without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 32m and costs $240 - $470.

How long does it take to get from Albany to Lansing?

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Albany to Lansing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albany to Lansing bus from?

Albany to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.

Bus or fly from Albany to Lansing?

The best way to get from Albany to Lansing is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $170 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 18h 25m.

Where does the Albany to Lansing bus arrive?

Albany to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.

Can I drive from Albany to Lansing?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Lansing is 604 miles. It takes approximately 10h 36m to drive from Albany to Lansing.

How do I get a bus ticket from Albany to Lansing?

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Where can I stay near Lansing?

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Albany to Lansing - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

Q: Is there a direct bus between Albany and Lansing?

No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Albany Bus Terminal, NY and arriving at NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via Cleveland Bus Station, Toledo, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.

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

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Fly to Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ALB - LAN
7h 39m
$176–956
Drive 600.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Albany to Lansingcar 600.7 mi
10h 36m
$110–159
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Toledotrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
16h 32m
$245–467
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
18h 25m
$150–258
Fly to Detroit, bus
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Detroit (DTW)plane ALB - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
7h 22m
$126–744
Fly to Mbs International Airport, taxi, bus
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ALB - MBS
2. Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Alma, MItaxi
3. Take the bus from Alma, MI to Lansing, MIbus
9h 36m
$158–638
Train, bus via Toronto
1. Take the train from Albany to Toronto Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
21h 38m
$166–384

Albany to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 560.8 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via Cleveland Bus Station, Toledo, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 18h 25m.

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