There are 7 ways to get from Arizona to East Lansing by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane PHX - LAN
8h 45m$116–556Bus, train via Flagstaff
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
42h 41m$531–1,169Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
44h 15m$354–649Drive 1,883.4 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to East Lansingcar 1,883.4 mi
33h 16m$344–497Fly to Detroit, bus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit (DTW)plane PHX - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
8h 27m$143–401Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane PHX - GRR
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus
9h 27m$229–685Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 16h$676–1,559
Arizona to East Lansing by tram, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arizona to East Lansing is to fly and bus which costs $140 - $410 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Arizona to East Lansing is to fly and bus which takes 8h 27m and costs $140 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Arizona to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from Buckeye Rd & Central Av and arriving at EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Phoenix Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station and NBD Harrison past Service. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 15m.
The distance between Arizona and East Lansing is 1641 miles. The road distance is 1894.4 miles.
The best way to get from Arizona to East Lansing without a car is to bus and train via Flagstaff which takes 42h 41m and costs $500 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Arizona to East Lansing, including transfers.
Arizona to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Arizona to East Lansing is to fly which takes 8h 45m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $650 and takes 44h 15m.
Arizona to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
East Lansing is 3h ahead of Arizona. It is currently 10:10 AM in Arizona and 1:10 PM in East Lansing.
What companies run services between Arizona, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buckeye Rd & Central Av to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via 24th St PHX Sky Train Station, Phoenix Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 44h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Detroit via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Phoenix to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Phoenix to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Phoenix to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $450–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Arizona to East Lansing is 1894 miles. It takes approximately 33h 16m to drive from Arizona to East Lansing.
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