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

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There are 5 ways to get from East Lansing to Washington by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LAN - DCA
    2h 6m
    $116–630

  2. Drive  561.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to Washingtoncar car 561.6 mi
    10h 19m
    $103–148

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    16h 54m

  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 Washington Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    19h 5m

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane DTW - DCA
    4h 28m
    $130–1,132

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 485.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Washington Union Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station and Toledo Bus Stop in around 16h 54m.

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