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How to get fromSan Diego to East Lansingby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SAN - LAN
    8h 36m
    $253–1,002

  2. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane SAN - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    8h 22m
    $192–657

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 3h
    $800–1,709

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 8h
    $431–786

  5. Drive 2,277.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to East Lansingcar car 2,277.2 mi
    36h 1m
    $416–601

  6. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAN - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    7h 50m
    $233–1,448

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SAN - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    10h 24m
    $257–780

San Diego to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$800Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,907.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 2d 3h.

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