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How to get fromLos Angeles to Lansingby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Lansing by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane LAX - LAN
    8h 48m
    $110–465

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2d 1h
    $1,341–2,067

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Lansingbus bus
    2d 8h
    $455–694

  4. Drive  2,211.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Lansingcar car 2,211.7 mi
    34h 52m
    $404–583

  5. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    9h 34m
    $191–504

  6. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane LAX - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    11h 43m
    $141–377

Los Angeles to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,341Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,935.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to WBD Michigan at Museum Drive via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 2d 1h.

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