There are 6 ways to get from Lansing to Utica by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Capital Region International Airport, train
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane LAN - SYR
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 53m$146–949Drive 511.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Uticacar 511.7 mi
8h 54m$94–135Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Toledo to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
14h 51m$148–363Bus
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Utica Bus Stopbus
16h 50m$106–190Bus to Detroit, fly, train
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane DTW - SYR
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 40m$167–1,115Bus, train via Toronto
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Uticatrain
19h 5m$136–340
Lansing to Utica by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Utica is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Utica is to fly and train which takes 6h 53m and costs $140 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Utica. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Utica Bus Stop via Detroit Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.
The distance between Lansing and Utica is 496 miles. The road distance is 514.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Utica without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 51m and costs $140 - $370.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Lansing to Utica, including transfers.
Lansing to Utica bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.
Lansing to Utica bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Utica is 515 miles. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Lansing to Utica.
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What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Utica, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Utica Bus Stop via Detroit Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station in around 16h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Detroit to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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