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How to get fromAlbuquerque to East Lansingby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ABQ - LAN
    10h 48m
    $124–655

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    31h 26m
    $397–880

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    33h 43m
    $265–418

  4. Drive  1,470 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to East Lansingcar car 1,470 mi
    26h 13m
    $269–388

  5. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ABQ - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    8h 28m
    $174–720

  6. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ABQ - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    9h 31m
    $191–890

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

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ABQ - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    10h 38m
    $217–1,034

Albuquerque to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$397Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,309.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 48m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 31h 26m.

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