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

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Carmel is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Carmel is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and Carmel?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Carmel. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Keystone Crossing - 8702 N via Detroit, MI and Ctc-J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lansing and Carmel?

No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to Carmel. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.

How far is it from Lansing to Carmel?

The distance between Lansing and Carmel is 266 miles. The road distance is 233.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lansing to Carmel without a car is to bus which takes 11h 20m and costs $65 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Lansing to Carmel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lansing to Carmel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lansing to Carmel train from?

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

Train or bus from Lansing to Carmel?

The best way to get from Lansing to Carmel is to bus which takes 11h 20m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $330 and takes 11h 51m.

Where does the Lansing to Carmel bus arrive?

Lansing to Carmel bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

Where does the Lansing to Carmel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lansing to Carmel?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Carmel is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Lansing to Carmel.

Where can I stay near Carmel?

There are 691+ hotels available in Carmel.

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

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane LAN - IND
2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Carmeltaxi
4h 20m
$179–712
Drive 231.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lansing to Carmelcar 231.7 mi
4h 15m
$43–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Detroit Bus Stationbus 1483 / ...
2. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus Detroit
11h 20m
$67–133
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 Indianapolistrain Cardinal
11h 51m
$168–323
Bus via Toledo
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0112
12h 38m
$107–171

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

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Distance: 264.8 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Carmel, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Carmel via Detroit, MI, Indianapolis, IN, Ctc-J, and Keystone Crossing - 8702 N in around 11h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Trans Center to Carmel via NBD Harrison past Kalamazoo, Brody Complex, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Indianapolis in around 11h 51m.

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