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

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LAN - CLT
    4h 47m
    $159–783

  2. Bus via Columbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus bus
    19h 44m
    $108–226

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus 1483
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0140
    19h 40m
    $115–229

  4. Drive  656.1 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Charlottecar car 656.1 mi
    11h 54m
    $120–173

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane DTW - CLT
    5h 28m
    $123–685

East Lansing to Charlotte by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 571.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Charlotte Bus Station via Detroit Bus Station in around 19h 40m.

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