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How to get fromEast Lansing to Albanyby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Albany by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LAN - ALB
    5h 32m
    $160–784

  2. Drive 595.3 mi

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    1. Drive from East Lansing to Albanycar car 595.3 mi
    10h 32m
    $109–157

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    17h 6m
    $236–471

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    18h 39m
    $146–260

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane DTW - ALB
    5h 34m
    $124–686

  6. Bus, train via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Albanytrain train
    21h 2m
    $165–384

East Lansing to Albany by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 563.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo Bus Stop, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 18h 39m.

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