There are 7 ways to get from East Lansing to Reno by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LAN - RNO
8h 20m$246–980Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane FNT - RNO
8h 44m$205–769Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
2d 1h$347–652Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain California Zephyr
2d 3h$606–1,431Drive 2,111.3 mi
- Drive from East Lansing to Renocar 2,111.3 mi
32h 30m$386–557Bus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane DTW - RNO
9h 17m$220–932Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane GRR - RNO
10h 30m$237–983
East Lansing to Reno by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Reno is to bus which costs $340 - $650 and takes 2 days 1h.
The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Reno is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $240 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Reno station. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
No, there is no direct train from East Lansing station to Reno. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Reno via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between East Lansing and Reno is 1849 miles. The road distance is 2123.6 miles.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 1h and costs $340 - $650.
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from East Lansing to Reno, including transfers.
East Lansing to Reno bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
East Lansing to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Reno is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $240 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $650 and takes 2 days 1h, you could also train, which costs $600 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 3h.
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) every 4 hours. 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Detroit to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Detroit to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Sunday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
East Lansing to Reno bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Reno is 3h behind East Lansing. It is currently 9:09 AM in East Lansing and 6:09 AM in Reno.
East Lansing to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Reno is 2124 miles. It takes approximately 32h 30m to drive from East Lansing to Reno.
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