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

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

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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
    5h 4m
    $98–452

  2. Drive  523.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to Nashvillecar car 523.1 mi
    9h 12m
    $96–138

  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 / ...
    14h 55m
    $117–192

  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 25m
    $311–501

  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 20m
    $352–1,134

  6. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    15h 14m

East Lansing to Nashville by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration14h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 489.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Nashville (BNA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing to Nashville Bus Station via Detroit Bus Station in around 14h 55m.

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