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

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There are 7 ways to get from East Lansing to Long Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane LAN - SNA
    8h 21m
    $361–1,240

  2. Bus to Detroit, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    9h
    $184–588

  3. 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 Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 2h
    $603–1,423

  4. 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 El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    2d 7h
    $404–725

  5. Drive  2,228.3 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Long Beachcar car 2,228.3 mi
    35h 17m
    $407–588

  6. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LAN - LAX
    8h 54m
    $190–736

  7. Bus to Detroit, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DTW - SNA
    8h 16m
    $395–4,242

East Lansing to Long Beach by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$603Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,927.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to 1st Street Station via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 2d 2h.

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