What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Lansing, MI?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Lansing, MI is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Lansing, MI?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Lansing, MI is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Lansing, MI?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Detroit and arriving at Lansing. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Detroit to Lansing, MI?

The distance between Detroit and Lansing, MI is 119 miles. The road distance is 88.3 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit to Lansing, MI without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Lansing, MI without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $20 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Lansing, MI?

The bus from Detroit to Lansing takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Lansing, MI bus from?

Detroit to Lansing, MI bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Detroit station.

Bus or fly from Detroit to Lansing, MI?

The best way to get from Detroit to Lansing, MI is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $20 - $45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45 - $370 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Detroit to Lansing, MI bus arrive?

Detroit to Lansing, MI bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Lansing station.

Can I drive from Detroit to Lansing, MI?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Lansing, MI is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Detroit to Lansing, MI.

Where can I stay near Lansing, MI?

There are 85+ hotels available in Lansing, MI.

Detroit to Lansing, MI - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Lansing, MI by bus, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Detroit to Lansingbus It 21 / ...
3h 10m
$20–45
Drive 87.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Detroit to Lansing, MIcar 87.8 mi
1h 35m
$16–24
Fly
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane DTW - LAN
3h 36m
$49–364
Bus via Ann Arbor
1. Take the bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus Detroit to Ann Arbor
2. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus 8001 / ...
3h 45m
$18–34

Detroit to Lansing, MI by bus

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Distance: 118.5 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?

Indian Trails operates a bus from Detroit to Lansing 3 times a day. Tickets cost $20–45 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Detroit (DTW) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 5 times a day.

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