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

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Lansing by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane PHL - LAN
    5h 50m
    $80–466

  2. Bus via State College Airport (SCE)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    18h 30m
    $123–193

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    21h 54m
    $198–1,016

  4. Drive  634.8 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Lansingcar car 634.8 mi
    10h 48m
    $116–168

  5. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PHL - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    6h 50m
    $146–455

  6. Train, bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Lansingbus bus
    19h 23m
    $149–319

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Lansingbus bus
    21h 25m
    $141–237

Philadelphia to Lansing by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration18h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 537.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to SBD Boston Blvd past Mount Hope via State College Regional Airport, Toledo, and Capital Area Multimodal Gateway in around 18h 30m.

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