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How to get fromReno to East Lansingby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Reno to East Lansing by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane RNO - LAN
    8h 12m
    $132–549

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 1h

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2d 2h
    $1,306–2,014

  4. Drive  2,111.9 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to East Lansingcar car 2,111.9 mi
    32h 29m
    $386–557

  5. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane RNO - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    9h 7m
    $210–596

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

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane RNO - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    9h 57m
    $143–571

  7. Fly to Bishop International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane RNO - FNT
    2. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 5m
    $194–645

  8. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RNO - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 27m
    $208–586

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration8h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,841.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 2d 1h.

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