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

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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Lansing by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SFO - LAN
    8h 38m
    $122–484

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2d 11h
    $1,419–2,290

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco 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 17h
    $491–829

  4. Drive  2,325.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Lansingcar car 2,325.1 mi
    36h 12m
    $398–574

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SFO - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    9h 39m
    $193–533

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Bishop International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane SFO - FNT
    2. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 19m
    $185–586

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

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane OAK - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    12h
    $159–612

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SFO - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    12h 4m
    $153–396

San Francisco to Lansing by subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,419Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,027.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to WBD Michigan at Museum Drive via Richmond, Richmond, 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 11h.

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