What is the cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Oakland?

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Oakland is to bus and fly which costs $150 - $600 and takes 8h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Lansing to Oakland?

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Oakland is to fly which takes 8h 1m and costs $180 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Oakland. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at Oakland via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

Is there a direct train between East Lansing and Oakland?

No, there is no direct train from East Lansing station to Oakland. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Emeryville via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

How far is it from East Lansing to Oakland?

The distance between East Lansing and Oakland is 2052 miles. The road distance is 2336.4 miles.

How do I travel from East Lansing to Oakland without a car?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 7h and costs $500 - $850.

How long does it take to get from East Lansing to Oakland?

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from East Lansing to Oakland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Lansing to Oakland bus from?

East Lansing to Oakland bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the East Lansing to Oakland train from?

East Lansing to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from East Lansing to Oakland?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Oakland is to fly which takes 8h 1m and costs $180 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 2 days 7h, you could also train, which costs $800 - $1,800 and takes 2 days 10h.

Where does the East Lansing to Oakland bus arrive?

East Lansing to Oakland bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between East Lansing and Oakland?

Oakland is 3h behind East Lansing. It is currently 7:28 AM in East Lansing and 4:28 AM in Oakland.

Where does the East Lansing to Oakland train arrive?

East Lansing to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from East Lansing to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Oakland is 2336 miles. It takes approximately 36h 8m to drive from East Lansing to Oakland.

How do I get a train ticket from East Lansing to Oakland?

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How do I get a bus ticket from East Lansing to Oakland?

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Where can I stay near Oakland?

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There are 5 ways to get from East Lansing to Oakland by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane LAN - SFO
8h 1m
$187–644
Bus to Detroit, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to DTW McNamara Terminalbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane DTW - SFO
8h 48m
$151–594
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus
2d 7h
$511–821
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain California Zephyr
2d 10h
$816–1,741
Drive 2,322.8 mi
1. Drive from East Lansing to Oaklandcar 2,322.8 mi
36h 8m
$424–613

East Lansing to Oakland by bus and foot

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2d 7hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,040 mi
Duration: 8h 1m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Oakland via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d 7h.

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