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

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There are 9 ways to get from California to East Lansing by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Detroit, bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SNA - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    7h 54m
    $363–4,201

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Capital Region International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SAN - LAN
    9h 58m
    $126–509

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2d
    $647–1,407

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union 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
    2d 4h
    $406–641

  5. Drive  2,215.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to East Lansingcar car 2,215.6 mi
    34h 57m
    $405–585

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAN - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    9h 2m
    $214–794

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    9h 15m
    $189–602

  8. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SMF - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    9h 5m
    $193–842

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SFO - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    9h 36m
    $152–502

California to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$647Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,061.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a train from Los Angeles to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 2d. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 2d 4h.

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