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

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Sacramento 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 Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAN - SMF
    7h 40m
    $178–734

  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 Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane GRR - SMF
    11h 27m
    $169–737

  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
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $402–641

  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 Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2d 9h
    $656–1,851

  5. Drive  2,242.6 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Sacramentocar car 2,242.6 mi
    34h 45m
    $410–592

  6. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane DTW - SMF
    8h 37m
    $232–736

East Lansing to Sacramento by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$402Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,960 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Sacramento Bus Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d 5h.

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