How to Travel from
San Francisco to East Lansing
by Route or Car
Seven ways to Travel from San Francisco to East Lansing
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (3 760 km)
35 h 59 min
3760 km.
from $206
Other
Bus, Plane (Fly San Francisco International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport)
11 h 43 min
3237 km.
from $189.71
Train
2 d 11 h 5 min
3238 km.
from $594.89
Bus
2 d 14 h 35 min
3235 km.
from $791.63
Bus, Plane (Fly San Francisco International Airport to Detroit)
9 h 10 min
3237 km.
from $194.95
Train, Plane
10 h 39 min
3237 km.
from $273.37
Bus, Plane (Fly Oakland International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport)
11 h 53 min
3237 km.
from $371.01
Transport providers
Airlines
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Capital
Ave. Duration:
8h 33m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$829.20
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Gerald
Ave. Duration:
8h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$561.30
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Capital
Ave. Duration:
8h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$497.52
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$357.19
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$433.73
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Gerald
Ave. Duration:
7h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$344.44
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Gerald
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$344.44–$510.27
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.68–$956.76
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
7h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$586.82
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Gerald
Ave. Duration:
7h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$561.30
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Gerald
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$765.41
Frontier Airlines
Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Gerald
Ave. Duration:
10h 47m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.78–$267.89
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$484.76
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$574.06
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Gerald
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$153.08–$433.73
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Gerald
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$586.82
Train operators
Caltrain
Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41
Train from Chicago Union Station to East
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.07–$121.19
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.86–$153.08
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$484.76
Bus from Denver Union Station to Dayton
Ave. Duration:
24h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.68–$548.54
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.58–$140.33
Indian Trails
Phone:
+1 800-292-3831
Website:
indiantrails.com/
Bus from Detroit, MI to East
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.69–$70.16
Bus from Grand Rapids, MI to East
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.31–$42.10
Michigan Flyer
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$11.48–$38.27
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to East Lansing?
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to East Lansing is to fly and bus which costs $76.09 - $282.61 and takes 11h 43m.
What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to East Lansing?
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to East Lansing is to fly which takes 8h 56m and costs $271.74 - $445.65 .
Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and East Lansing?
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at East Lansing, MI via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and Detroit, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.
How far is it from San Francisco to East Lansing?
The distance between San Francisco and East Lansing is 3271 km. The road distance is 3757.9 km.
How do I travel from San Francisco to East Lansing without a car?
The best way to get from San Francisco to East Lansing without a car is to train which takes 2 days 11h and costs $206.52 - $760.87 .
How long does it take to get from San Francisco to East Lansing?
It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from San Francisco to East Lansing, including transfers.
Where do I catch the San Francisco to East Lansing bus from?
San Francisco to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to East Lansing?
The best way to get from San Francisco to East Lansing is to fly which takes 8h 56m and costs $271.74 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $206.52 - $760.87 and takes 2 days 11h, you could also bus, which costs $195.65 - $1195.65 and takes 2 days 14h.
Where does the San Francisco to East Lansing bus arrive?
San Francisco to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and East Lansing?
East Lansing is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 09:23 in San Francisco and 12:23 in East Lansing.
Can I drive from San Francisco to East Lansing?
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to East Lansing is 3758 km. It takes approximately 36h 3m to drive from San Francisco to East Lansing.
Where can I stay near East Lansing?
There are 64+ hotels available in East Lansing. Prices start at $55.89 per night.
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