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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lansing to San Francisco by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to San Francisco 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 28m
    $128–484

  2. 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

  3. 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
    $470–734

  4. Drive  2,325 mi

    1. Drive from Lansing to San Franciscocar car 2,325 mi
    36h 12m
    $398–574

  5. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAN - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    11h 6m
    $181–687

  6. Bus to Detroit, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    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 54m
    $179–510

Lansing to San Francisco by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,417Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,027.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing to Civic Center / UN Plaza via East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 2d 11h.

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