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

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Lansing by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane CAE - LAN
    7h 10m
    $324–1,604

  2. Drive 751 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Lansingcar car 751 mi
    13h 28m
    $138–198

  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 CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    25h 8m
    $162–310

  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
    30h 11m
    $405–762

Columbia to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$405Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 651.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and 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 CATA Intermodal Downtown via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Charlotte Bus Station, and Detroit Bus Station in around 25h 8m.

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