There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane LAN - SMF
7h 41m$251–1,026Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane GRR - SMF
11h 12m$248–1,035Bus
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Benton Harborbus
- Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2d 6h$337–673Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
2d 9h$658–1,533Drive 2,238.7 mi
- Drive from Lansing to Sacramentocar 2,238.7 mi
34h 40m$409–591
Lansing to Sacramento by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Sacramento is to bus which costs $330 - $700 and takes 2 days 6h.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Sacramento is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $250 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Sacramento via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.
The distance between Lansing and Sacramento is 1969 miles. The road distance is 2251.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs $330 - $700.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Lansing to Sacramento, including transfers.
Lansing to Sacramento bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.
Lansing to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Sacramento is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $250 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $700 and takes 2 days 6h, you could also train, which costs $650 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 9h.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Benton Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Indian Trails
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More Questions & Answers
Lansing to Sacramento bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Benton Harbor station.
Sacramento is 3h behind Lansing. It is currently 2:56 PM in Lansing and 11:56 AM in Sacramento.
Lansing to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Sacramento is 2252 miles. It takes approximately 34h 40m to drive from Lansing to Sacramento.
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