How far is Grand Rapids from Lansing?

The distance between the two cities is 59 miles (95 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Grand Rapids to Lansing?

Most of the buses traveling from Grand Rapids to Lansing leave from Central Station and arrive at CATA Transportation Center. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Grand Rapids to Lansing from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Grand Rapids to Lansing on November 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:25pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	1h 35m	4:00pm	Lansing	Cheapest
2:50pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	1h 10m	4:00pm	Lansing	Fastest
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	6h	8:55pm	East Lansing Station	No tags
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	6h	8:55pm	East Lansing Station	No tags

Next departures for Grand Rapids to Lansing on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	6h	8:55pm	East Lansing Station	CheapestFastest
		2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	6h	8:55pm	East Lansing Station	No tags

Next departures for Grand Rapids to Lansing on November 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:25pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	1h 35m	4:00pm	Lansing	Cheapest
2:50pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	1h 10m	4:00pm	Lansing	Fastest
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	6h	8:55pm	East Lansing Station	No tags
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	6h	8:55pm	East Lansing Station	No tags

Next departures for Grand Rapids to Lansing on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	6h	8:55pm	East Lansing Station	CheapestFastest
		2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	6h	8:55pm	East Lansing Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:00 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Grand Rapids to Lansing

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lansing. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

50 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $28	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$70 - $174	Average Duration14h 55m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,278 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Indian Trails

4/532 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi5

Amtrak

4/55,576 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Grand Rapids and Lansing?

Stops in Grand Rapids

A - Central Station

Stops in Lansing

A - CATA Transportation Center

B - 955 Alton Road

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Grand Rapids, MI, US to Lansing, MI by bus

How far is Grand Rapids from Lansing?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Grand Rapids to Lansing?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/09

$17

11/10

$17

Today

$16

11/12

$24

11/13

$14

11/14

$24

11/15

No data

11/16

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The cheapest trip from Grand Rapids, MI, US to Lansing, MI was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Grand Rapids, MI, US to Lansing, MI, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $61 for a bus ticket from Grand Rapids, MI, US to Lansing, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-13.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.