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

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There are 10 ways to get from San Jose to East Lansing by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SFO - LAN
    10h
    $120–494

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 11h
    $1,439–2,324

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 15h

  4. Drive  2,357.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to East Lansingcar car 2,357.5 mi
    36h 46m
    $431–622

  5. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SJC - LAN
    10h 10m
    $126–556

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SJC - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    10h 33m
    $284–742

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SFO - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    9h 56m
    $157–509

  8. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SJC - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    11h 33m
    $140–586

  9. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 18m
    $226–690

  10. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 49m
    $214–492

San Jose to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,439Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,054.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h

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

You can take a train from San Jose to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd via Emeryville, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 2d 11h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Fronteras to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd via 285 S East End Ave - Pomona, East End Ave and Mission Blvd E, Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 2d 15h.

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