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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LAN - LAX
    8h 33m
    $133–493

  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 Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 1h
    $656–1,751

  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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $396–631

  4. Drive  2,216.2 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Los Angelescar car 2,216.2 mi
    34h 56m
    $405–585

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

    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
    8h 39m
    $197–595

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

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane LAN - SNA
    12h 29m
    $196–802

East Lansing to Los Angeles by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$656Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,938.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Los Angeles via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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