What is the cheapest way to get from Lansing to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to San Diego is to bus and fly which costs $210 - $400 and takes 8h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lansing to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Lansing to San Diego is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $230 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to San Diego. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at San Diego via South Haven, Chicago, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

Is there a direct train between Lansing and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at San Diego via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Lansing to San Diego?

The distance between Lansing and San Diego is 1913 miles. The road distance is 2288 miles.

How do I travel from Lansing to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Lansing to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 2 days 4h and costs $800 - $1,800.

How long does it take to get from Lansing to San Diego?

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Lansing to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lansing to San Diego bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lansing to San Diego train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lansing to San Diego?

The best way to get from Lansing to San Diego is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $230 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $800 - $1,800 and takes 2 days 4h, you could also bus, which costs $420 - $850 and takes 2 days 10h.

Where does the Lansing to San Diego bus arrive?

Lansing to San Diego bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at South Haven Potatoes Plus station.

What is the time difference between Lansing and San Diego?

San Diego is 3h behind Lansing. It is currently 1:45 PM in Lansing and 10:45 AM in San Diego.

Where does the Lansing to San Diego train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lansing to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to San Diego is 2288 miles. It takes approximately 35h 53m to drive from Lansing to San Diego.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lansing to San Diego?

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Where can I stay near San Diego?

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

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Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAN - SAN
7h 3m
$239–922
Bus to Detroit, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DTW - SAN
8h 53m
$210–398
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
2d 4h
$798–1,713
Bus
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicagobus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
2d 10h
$424–816
Drive 2,274.7 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to San Diegocar 2,274.7 mi
35h 53m
$416–600

Lansing to San Diego by bus and train (Amtrak)

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2d 4hAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,901.5 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St to San Diego via EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 4h.

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