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

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There are 7 ways to get from Durham to East Lansing by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane RDU - LAN
    7h 40m
    $78–410

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    22h 35m
    $141–245

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Durham Station to Union Station - Bus Platform Abus bus Drx
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    26h 44m
    $254–550

  4. Drive  680.3 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to East Lansingcar car 680.3 mi
    12h 34m
    $125–180

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane GSO - LAN
    7h 29m
    $128–535

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane RDU - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    7h 20m
    $135–694

  7. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane GSO - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    7h 25m
    $155–710

Durham to East Lansing by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 594.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to East Lansing Michigan Flyer via Charlotte Bus Station and Detroit Bus Station in around 22h 35m.

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