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

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

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  1. Fly to Richmond International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane LAN - RIC
    5h 16m
    $114–572

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    20h 14m
    $144–258

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    23h 43m
    $258–513

  4. Drive 630.9 mi

    1. Drive from Lansing to Richmondcar car 630.9 mi
    11h 53m
    $116–167

  5. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LAN - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 34m
    $176–800

Lansing to Richmond by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 541.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St to Richmond via EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo Bus Stop, and Washington Union Station in around 20h 14m.

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