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How to get fromNew Orleans to Lansingby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Lansing by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane MSY - LAN
    7h 20m
    $114–604

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    25h 13m
    $630–975

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Lansingbus bus
    31h
    $211–354

  4. Drive  1,049 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Lansingcar car 1,049 mi
    17h 41m
    $192–277

  5. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MSY - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    7h 56m
    $455–1,143

New Orleans to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$630Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 954.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 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 25h 13m.

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