There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Albuquerque by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane LAN - ABQ
8h$246–1,031Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane FNT - ABQ
9h 15m$205–820Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
31h 29m$406–931Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
33h 59m$256–466Drive 1,476.6 mi
- Drive from East Lansing to Albuquerquecar 1,476.6 mi
25h 58m$270–390Bus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane DTW - ABQ
9h 18m$220–983
East Lansing to Albuquerque by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Albuquerque is to bus which costs $250 - $470 and takes 33h 59m.
The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 8h and costs $240 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Albuquerque station. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from East Lansing station to Albuquerque. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 29m.
The distance between East Lansing and Albuquerque is 1314 miles. The road distance is 1485.2 miles.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Albuquerque without a car is to train which takes 31h 29m and costs $400 - $950.
It takes approximately 8h to get from East Lansing to Albuquerque, including transfers.
East Lansing to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
East Lansing to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 8h and costs $240 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $950 and takes 31h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $250 - $470 and takes 33h 59m.
What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 31h 29m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,500
Flights from Detroit to Albuquerque International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Detroit to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Detroit to Albuquerque International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
East Lansing to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Albuquerque is 2h behind East Lansing. It is currently 1:00 AM in East Lansing and 11:00 PM in Albuquerque.
East Lansing to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Albuquerque is 1485 miles. It takes approximately 25h 58m to drive from East Lansing to Albuquerque.
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