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

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAN - RNO
    8h 59m
    $176–730

  2. Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane GRR - RNO
    11h 3m
    $167–733

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2d 1h

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    2d 3h
    $1,311–2,081

  5. Drive  2,111.3 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Renocar car 2,111.3 mi
    32h 30m
    $374–539

  6. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane DTW - RNO
    9h 21m
    $280–832

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration12h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,838.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Reno, NV, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B in around 2d 1h.

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