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

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane LAN - TUS
    9h 27m
    $256–1,030

  2. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane FNT - TUS
    10h 35m
    $235–919

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus bus
    43h 24m
    $656–1,311

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucsonbus bus
    46h 14m
    $383–695

  5. Drive 1,902 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Tucsoncar car 1,902 mi
    31h 50m
    $348–502

  6. 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 Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 12h
    $766–1,641

East Lansing to Tucson by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration43h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$656Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,628.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Tucson (TUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Tucson via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 46h 14m.

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