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

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAN - SFO
    8h 7m
    $138–494

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lansing to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo 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 San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 11h
    $459–709

  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 Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 11h
    $1,417–2,300

  4. Drive  2,325 mi

    1. Drive from Lansing to San Franciscocar car 2,325 mi
    36h 12m
    $425–613

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DTW - SFO
    9h 39m
    $149–500

Lansing to San Francisco by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$459Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,027.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing to San Francisco Bus Station via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d 11h.

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