What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to East Lansing?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to East Lansing is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to East Lansing?

The fastest way to get from Washington to East Lansing is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $170 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and East Lansing?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Toledo and NBD Harrison past Service. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 33m.

How far is it from Washington to East Lansing?

The distance between Washington and East Lansing is 491 miles. The road distance is 564.9 miles.

How do I travel from Washington to East Lansing without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to East Lansing without a car is to bus which takes 16h 33m and costs $160 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Washington to East Lansing?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Washington to East Lansing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to East Lansing bus from?

Washington to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Bus or fly from Washington to East Lansing?

The best way to get from Washington to East Lansing is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $170 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $240 and takes 16h 33m.

Where does the Washington to East Lansing bus arrive?

Washington to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Toledo Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Washington to East Lansing?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to East Lansing is 565 miles. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Washington to East Lansing.

Where can I stay near East Lansing?

There are 87+ hotels available in East Lansing.

Washington to East Lansing - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane DCA - LAN
3h 12m
$179–970
Drive 561.6 mi
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1. Drive from Washington to East Lansingcar 561.6 mi
10h 19m
$103–148
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0164
2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
16h 33m
$166–237
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Toledotrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
18h 9m
$232–437
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Detroit, bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Detroit (DTW)plane DCA - DTW
2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus
4h 39m
$150–1,102
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Detroit (DTW)plane IAD - DTW
3. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus
6h 30m
$131–1,338
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Detroit (DTW)plane BWI - DTW
3. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus
6h 21m
$171–1,030

Washington to East Lansing by bus

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Distance: 488.4 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 16h 33m.

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