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How to get fromEast Lansing to Raleighby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train or car

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeLAN - RDU
    6h 20m
    $121–627

  2. Bus to Detroit, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeDTW - RDU
    6h 15m
    $50–375

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit, MIbus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
    21h 9m
    $138–301

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to ToledobusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Raleigh Union StationtrainFloridian
    25h 30m

  5. Drive 703.2 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Raleighcar703.2 mi
    12h 53m
    $129–186

East Lansing to Raleigh by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing, MI to GoRaleigh Station via Detroit Bus Station, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 21h 9m.

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