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

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

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SMF - LAN
    9h 25m
    $124–555

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Lansingbus bus
    2d 7h
    $406–664

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2d 7h
    $1,396–2,151

  4. Drive  2,239.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Lansingcar car 2,239.2 mi
    34h 41m
    $409–591

  5. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SMF - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    9h 24m
    $185–794

  6. Fly to Bishop International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane SMF - FNT
    2. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 5m
    $187–647

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

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SMF - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    11h 23m
    $155–607

Sacramento to Lansing by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$406Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,957 mi
  • Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Lansing via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Kalamazoo in around 2d 7h.

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