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

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane LAN - MEM
    5h 40m
    $197–981

  2. Bus via Champaign

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 37m
    $120–208

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    17h 11m
    $142–252

  4. Train, bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 37m
    $172–392

  5. Drive 683.2 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Memphiscar car 683.2 mi
    12h 37m
    $125–181

  6. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane DTW - MEM
    6h 21m
    $161–883

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    17h 11m
    $132–282

East Lansing to Memphis by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration17h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 627.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Memphis (MEM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 17h 11m.

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