There are 3 ways to get from Richmond to Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Port Huron Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
3h 45m$108–161Drive 108.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Richmond to Lansingcar 108.9 mi
1h 57m$20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Gratiot & 23 Mile to Jefferson & Griswoldbus 561
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus 1483 / ...
5h 50m$63–95
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Lansing is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Lansing is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Gratiot & 23 Mile and arriving at CATA Intermodal Downtown via Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Port Huron Station and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Richmond and Lansing is 137 miles. The road distance is 109.6 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Richmond to Lansing, including transfers.
Richmond to Lansing bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Gratiot & 23 Mile station.
Richmond to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Port Huron Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Lansing is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Richmond, MI, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Port Huron Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Richmond to CATA Intermodal Downtown via Gratiot & 23 Mile, Jefferson & Griswold, and Detroit Bus Station in around 5h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Port Huron Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Gratiot & 23 Mile to Jefferson & Griswold
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Lansing bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Jefferson & Griswold station.
Richmond to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Lansing is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Richmond to Lansing.
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