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

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane LAN - BNA
    4h 50m
    $161–535

  2. Drive  541.6 mi

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    1. Drive from East Lansing to Franklincar car 541.6 mi
    9h 34m
    $99–143

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing to Detroitbus bus It 45 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    15h 18m
    $162–252

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 48m
    $366–571

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane DTW - BNA
    5h 3m
    $415–1,217

  6. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Tornado Bus Co - Nashvillebus bus
    18h 15m

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Nashville (BNA) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 500.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Nashville (BNA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing to Franklin via Detroit Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 15h 18m.

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