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

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

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane MSP - LAN
    5h 33m
    $79–454

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    13h 15m
    $172–439

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Lansingbus bus
    17h 10m
    $117–205

  4. Drive  613.9 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Lansingcar car 613.9 mi
    10h 7m
    $112–162

  5. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MSP - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    6h 47m
    $615–1,244

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

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MSP - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    7h 13m
    $100–486

  7. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    18h 24m
    $142–246

Saint Paul to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 465.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to WBD Michigan at Museum Drive via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 13h 15m.

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