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

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

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Richmond International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane LAN - RIC
    5h 21m
    $121–580

  2. Bus to Detroit, fly to Richmond International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane DTW - RIC
    5h 32m
    $95–532

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    19h 33m
    $142–256

  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 Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    23h 2m
    $256–511

  5. Drive 628.9 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Richmondcar car 628.9 mi
    11h 54m
    $115–166

  6. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LAN - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 39m
    $168–808

East Lansing to Richmond by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Richmond via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo Bus Stop, and Washington Union Station in around 19h 33m.

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