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

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Portland (PWM)plane plane LAN - PWM
    4h 27m
    $136–630

  2. Bus to Detroit, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Portland (PWM)plane plane DTW - PWM
    4h 53m
    $110–582

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Bostonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    24h 9m
    $165–334

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    24h 59m
    $327–676

  5. Drive 821.7 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Portlandcar car 821.7 mi
    15h 42m
    $150–217

  6. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to City of Portlandbus bus
    26h
    $211–356

East Lansing to Portland by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 727.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Portland, ME, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Portland (PWM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Portland, ME via Detroit Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, Boston, and Boston, MA - South Station in around 24h 9m.

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