What is the cheapest way to get from Lansing to California?

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to California is to fly which costs $150 - $650 and takes 7h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lansing to California?

The fastest way to get from Lansing to California is to fly which takes 7h 47m and costs $150 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to California station. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via South Haven, Chicago and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

Is there a direct train between Lansing and California?

No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to California. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Lansing to California?

The distance between Lansing and California is 1918 miles. The road distance is 2225.2 miles.

How do I travel from Lansing to California without a car?

The best way to get from Lansing to California without a car is to train which takes 2 days 2h and costs $550 - $1,500.

How long does it take to get from Lansing to California?

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Lansing to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lansing to California bus from?

Lansing to California bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.

Where do I catch the Lansing to California train from?

Lansing to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Lansing to California?

The best way to get from Lansing to California is to fly which takes 7h 47m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 2h, you could also bus, which costs $370 - $650 and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the Lansing to California bus arrive?

Lansing to California bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at South Haven Potatoes Plus station.

What is the time difference between Lansing and California?

California is 3h behind Lansing. It is currently 6:29 AM in Lansing and 3:29 AM in California.

Where does the Lansing to California train arrive?

Lansing to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Lansing to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to California is 2225 miles. It takes approximately 34h 52m to drive from Lansing to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3388+ hotels available in California.

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There are 4 ways to get from Lansing to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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Fly
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1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAN - SAN
7h 47m
$151–627
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief / ...
2d 2h
$553–1,423
Bus
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicagobus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2d 6h
$373–607
Drive 2,212.3 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Los Angelescar 2,212.3 mi
34h 52m
$404–584

Lansing to California by bus and train (Amtrak)

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2d 2hAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,906.9 mi
Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and California, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Trans Center to Los Angeles via NBD Harrison past Kalamazoo, Brody Complex, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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