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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAN - SMF
    9h 31m
    $251–976

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Benton Harborbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $370–725

  3. 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 Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2d 9h
    $818–1,743

  4. Drive 2,238.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lansing to Sacramentocar car 2,238.7 mi
    34h 40m
    $409–591

Lansing to Sacramento by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,957.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Sacramento Bus Station via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d 6h.

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