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How to get fromLansing Airport (LAN) to San Franciscoby plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Lansing Airport (LAN) to San Francisco by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAN - SFO
    7h 29m
    $161–635

  2. 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 Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 12h
    $781–1,768

  3. Drive 2,327 mi

    1. Drive from Lansing-Airport-LAN to San Franciscocar car 2,327 mi
    36h 16m
    $425–614

  4. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAN - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    10h 40m
    $229–906

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration8h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,023.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Lansing Airport (LAN), USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capital Regional Airport Auth. Term to Civic Center / UN Plaza via CATA Trans Center, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 2d 12h.

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