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How to get fromSeattle to East Lansingby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SEA - LAN
    8h 52m
    $117–497

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2d 3h
    $1,326–2,044

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 7h

  4. Drive  2,234 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to East Lansingcar car 2,234 mi
    36h
    $382–552

  5. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SEA - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    9h 9m
    $174–742

  6. Fly to Bishop International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane SEA - FNT
    2. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 43m
    $176–585

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SEA - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    11h 57m
    $120–506

Seattle to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,326Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,872.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 2d 3h.

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