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

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There are 5 ways to get from East Lansing to Albuquerque by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LAN - ABQ
    9h 58m
    $166–731

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    31h 29m
    $811–1,381

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    33h 59m

  4. Drive  1,476.6 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Albuquerquecar car 1,476.6 mi
    25h 58m
    $270–390

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane DTW - ABQ
    9h 13m
    $220–1,033

East Lansing to Albuquerque by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$811Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,306.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) twice daily. 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.

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