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

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

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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 44m
    $112–484

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2d 11h
    $707–1,783

  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 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 13h
    $442–709

  4. Drive  2,325.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Lansingcar car 2,325.1 mi
    36h 12m
    $425–613

  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
    $153–503

  6. 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 Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    11h 29m
    $136–374

  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 Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    11h 18m
    $142–590

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

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$707Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,027.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to CATA Intermodal Downtown via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago, South Haven, and South Haven Potatoes Plus in around 2d 13h.

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