What is the cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Washington is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Lansing to Washington?

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $130 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Washington station. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at Washington Union Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station and Toledo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 54m.

How far is it from East Lansing to Washington?

The distance between East Lansing and Washington is 488 miles. The road distance is 564.8 miles.

How do I travel from East Lansing to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 16h 54m and costs $130 - $230.

How long does it take to get from East Lansing to Washington?

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from East Lansing to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Lansing to Washington bus from?

East Lansing to Washington bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Bus or fly from East Lansing to Washington?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 16h 54m.

Where does the East Lansing to Washington bus arrive?

East Lansing to Washington bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.

Can I drive from East Lansing to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Washington is 565 miles. It takes approximately 10h 20m to drive from East Lansing to Washington.

How do I get a bus ticket from East Lansing to Washington?

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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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Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LAN - DCA
2h 7m
$136–680
Drive 561.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Lansing to Washingtoncar 561.6 mi
10h 20m
$103–148
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
16h 54m
$131–226
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Toledo to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian
19h 5m
$226–436
Bus to Detroit, fly
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane DTW - DCA
4h 25m
$150–1,032

East Lansing to Washington by bus

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Distance: 485.3 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

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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