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East Lansing, United States of America → Sacramento, United States of America

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Five ways to Travel from East Lansing to Sacramento

Composite routes from East Lansing to Sacramento

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Capital Region International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$1,401.25
Plane from Bishop International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$1,210.17

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Capital Region International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
12h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$471.33–$828.01
Plane from Detroit to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$394.90–$700.62
Plane from Bishop International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
8h 49m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$343.94–$955.39

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Capital Region International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
8h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$407.64–$1,401.25
Plane from Detroit to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
7h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$356.68–$1,146.47
Plane from Bishop International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
8h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.42–$1,210.17

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Detroit to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
7h 53m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.46–$891.70
Plane from Bishop International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
8h 32m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$343.94–$955.39

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$121.02
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
2d 3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.56–$700.62

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Dayton
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$140.12
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Denver
Ave. Duration:
26h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.54–$547.76
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$484.07
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$108.28

Indian Trails

Phone:
+1 800-292-3831
Website:
indiantrails.com/
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit,
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$70.06
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Flint,
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.46–$29.30

Michigan Flyer

Phone:
+1 517-333-0400
Website:
michiganflyer.com/
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.83–$36.94

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Sacramento is to train which costs $206.52 - $706.52 and takes 2 days 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Sacramento is to fly which takes 8h 25m and costs $423.91 - $760.87 .

Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing, MI and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Detroit Bus Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.

How far is it from East Lansing to Sacramento?

The distance between East Lansing and Sacramento is 3155 km. The road distance is 3617.3 km.

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

The best way to get from East Lansing to Sacramento without a car is to train which takes 2 days 9h and costs $206.52 - $706.52 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from East Lansing to Sacramento, including transfers.

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

East Lansing to Sacramento bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing, MI station.

Train, bus or fly from East Lansing to Sacramento?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Sacramento is to fly which takes 8h 25m and costs $423.91 - $760.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $206.52 - $706.52 and takes 2 days 9h, you could also bus, which costs $184.78 - $1195.65 and takes 2 days 13h.

Where does the East Lansing to Sacramento bus arrive?

East Lansing to Sacramento bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit, MI station.

What is the time difference between East Lansing and Sacramento?

Sacramento is 3h behind East Lansing. It is currently 00:55 in East Lansing and 21:55 in Sacramento.

Can I drive from East Lansing to Sacramento?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Sacramento is 3617 km. It takes approximately 34h 30m to drive from East Lansing to Sacramento.

Where can I stay near Sacramento?

There are 259+ hotels available in Sacramento. Prices start at $57.64 per night.
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