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

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

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane CHS - LAN
    6h 33m
    $88–456

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    35h 15m
    $833–1,339

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Lansingbus bus
    38h 16m
    $534–879

  4. Drive  863.8 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Lansingcar car 863.8 mi
    15h 27m
    $148–214

  5. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CHS - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    7h 15m
    $713–1,843

Charleston to Lansing by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$534Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 742.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Lansing via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing in around 35h 15m.

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