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How to get fromColumbia to East Lansingby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to East Lansing by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane CAE - LAN
    7h 47m
    $346–1,706

  2. Drive 749.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to East Lansingcar car 749.1 mi
    13h 29m
    $137–198

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    24h 43m
    $160–294

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Toledotrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    29h 44m
    $389–766

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

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane CAE - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    10h 3m
    $308–1,534

Columbia to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$389Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 656.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Columbia (CAE) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to East Lansing Michigan Flyer via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Charlotte Bus Station, and Detroit Bus Station in around 24h 43m.

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