What is the cheapest way to get from Lansing to Watkins Glen?

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Watkins Glen is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lansing to Watkins Glen?

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Watkins Glen is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $90 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and Watkins Glen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Watkins Glen. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at 12th St & Porter St via Detroit Bus Station, Cleveland, Buffalo and Transportation Center - Corning. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

How far is it from Lansing to Watkins Glen?

The distance between Lansing and Watkins Glen is 423 miles. The road distance is 453 miles.

How do I travel from Lansing to Watkins Glen without a car?

The best way to get from Lansing to Watkins Glen without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 39m and costs $200 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Lansing to Watkins Glen?

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Lansing to Watkins Glen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lansing to Watkins Glen bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Lansing to Watkins Glen?

The best way to get from Lansing to Watkins Glen is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $90 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus via Cleveland, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 17h 15m.

Where does the Lansing to Watkins Glen bus arrive?

Lansing to Watkins Glen bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

Can I drive from Lansing to Watkins Glen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Watkins Glen is 453 miles. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Lansing to Watkins Glen.

Where can I stay near Watkins Glen?

There are 129+ hotels available in Watkins Glen.

Lansing to Watkins Glen - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lansing to Watkins Glen by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM)plane LAN - ELM
7h 46m
$91–436
Bus to Detroit, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to DTW McNamara Terminalbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM)plane DTW - ELM
8h 24m
$72–410
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
2. Take the train from Toledo to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Corningbus
16h 39m
$203–378
Drive 450.4 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Watkins Glencar 450.4 mi
8h 17m
$83–119
Bus via Cleveland
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland to Buffalobus
4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Corningbus
17h 15m
$125–253
Bus
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
3. Take the bus from Toronto to Rochesterbus
4. Take the bus from Rochester to Corning, Nybus 947
21h 50m
$135–323

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) flights

21Weekly Planes

5h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 420.7 mi
Duration: 7h 46m

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 CATA Intermodal Downtown to 12th St & Porter St via Detroit Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, Cleveland, Buffalo, and Transportation Center - Corning in around 17h 15m.

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