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How to get fromRaleigh to East Lansingby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane RDU - LAN
    7h 30m
    $72–396

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to East Lansingbus bus
    24h
    $154–266

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Toledotrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    24h 51m

  4. Drive  704.2 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to East Lansingcar car 704.2 mi
    13h
    $129–186

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane RDU - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    6h 48m
    $104–592

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane GSO - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    7h 57m
    $186–797

Raleigh to East Lansing by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24hAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 591.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to East Lansing via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, and Detroit in around 24h.

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