There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Durham by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane LAN - RDU
5h 19m$115–578Drive 682 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Durhamcar 682 mi
12h 30m$113–163Bus
- Take the bus from Lansing to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durhambus
21h 15m$145–232Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
27h 7mFly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane LAN - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 49m$137–477
Lansing to Durham by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Durham is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Durham is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Durham. However, there are services departing from Lansing and arriving at Durham via Detroit Bus Station and Winston Salem(Trans Center). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.
The distance between Lansing and Durham is 593 miles. The road distance is 686 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Durham without a car is to bus which takes 21h 15m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Lansing to Durham, including transfers.
Lansing to Durham bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Lansing station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Durham is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 21h 15m.
Lansing to Durham bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Durham is 686 miles. It takes approximately 12h 30m to drive from Lansing to Durham.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Durham, NC, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and Breeze Airways fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing to Durham via Detroit Bus Station and Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 21h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $460–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Lansing to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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