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

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

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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
    7h 49m
    $256–1,006

  2. Fly to Detroit, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAN - DTW
    2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    8h
    $220–397

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $813–1,662

  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 Chicagobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus bus
    5. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2d 8h
    $413–798

  5. Drive 2,273.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Lansingcar car 2,273.3 mi
    35h 56m
    $415–600

  6. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane SAN - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint to Lansingbus bus
    8h 42m

  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 CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    9h 47m
    $270–833

San Diego to Lansing by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$813Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,901.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and 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 bus from San Diego to CATA Intermodal Downtown via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago, South Haven, and South Haven Potatoes Plus in around 2d 8h.

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