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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Lansing by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SAN - LAN
    6h 56m
    $106–436

  2. 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
    $1,370–2,170

  3. 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 Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Detroitbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Detroit to Lansingbus bus
    2d 11h
    $447–764

  4. Drive  2,273.3 mi

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

  5. 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
    8h 11m
    $228–790

  6. 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 Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    10h 33m
    $135–482

San Diego to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,901.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to WBD Michigan at Museum Drive via Fullerton Amtrak Station, 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 2d 3h.

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