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

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to East Lansing by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane DCA - LAN
    3h 14m
    $98–552

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    16h 33m
    $120–212

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Toledotrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    18h 9m
    $188–388

  4. Drive  561.6 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to East Lansingcar car 561.6 mi
    10h 19m
    $103–148

  5. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DCA - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    4h 54m
    $140–1,106

Washington to East Lansing by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 488.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 3 times a day. 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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