There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Watkins Glen by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM)plane LAN - ELM
7h 31m$76–366Bus via Brook Park
- Take the bus from Lansing to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Corningbus
17h 45m$99–172Drive 450.4 mi
- Drive from Lansing to Watkins Glencar 450.4 mi
8h 15m$83–119Bus, train
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Rochestertrain
- Take the bus from Rochester to Corning, Nybus 947
18h 19mBus
- Take the bus from Lansing to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Ithacabus
22h$99–159
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Watkins Glen is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Watkins Glen is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $75 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Watkins Glen. However, there are services departing from Lansing and arriving at 12th St & Porter St via Detroit Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, Buffalo and Transportation Center - Corning. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 45m.
The distance between Lansing and Watkins Glen is 423 miles. The road distance is 453 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Watkins Glen without a car is to bus via Brook Park which takes 17h 45m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Lansing to Watkins Glen, including transfers.
Lansing to Watkins Glen bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Lansing station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Watkins Glen is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $75 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus via Brook Park, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 17h 45m.
Lansing to Watkins Glen bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Watkins Glen is 453 miles. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Lansing to Watkins Glen.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Watkins Glen, NY, USA?
Delta flies from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing to 12th St & Porter St via Detroit Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, Buffalo, and Transportation Center - Corning in around 17h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Lansing to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Lansing to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Corning
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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