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How to get fromLansing to Lafayetteby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Lansing to Lafayette by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane LAN - LFT
    6h 36m
    $160–685

  2. Bus to Detroit, fly to Lafayette Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to DTW McNamara Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane DTW - LFT
    9h 7m
    $141–649

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lafayettebus bus
    27h 10m
    $253–433

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    30h 7m
    $413–898

  5. Drive 1,102.1 mi

    1. Drive from Lansing to Lafayettecar car 1,102.1 mi
    19h 56m
    $202–291

  6. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LAN - MSY
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans International Airport to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    10h

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    30h 18m
    $399–808

Lansing to Lafayette by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration27h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 966.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

Delta flies from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St to Lafayette via EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 27h 10m.

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