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

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LAN - RDU
    6h 28m
    $124–583

  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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DTW - RDU
    6h 15m
    $98–505

  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 Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 25m
    $133–266

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    25h 36m
    $326–636

  5. Drive 703.7 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Raleighcar car 703.7 mi
    12h 57m
    $129–186

East Lansing to Raleigh by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 588.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to GoRaleigh Station via Detroit Bus Station, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 21h 25m.

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