How far is Grand Rapids from Lansing?

The distance between Grand Rapids and Lansing is approximately 95 km (59 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Grand Rapids to Lansing?

Buses departing from Central Station in Grand Rapids will take you to CATA Transportation Center in Lansing.

Bus Grand Rapids to Lansing from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Grand Rapids to Lansing on November 21
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 22
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 23
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 24
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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:01 AM 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 a good way to reach Lansing. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

80 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $64	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$95 - $250	Average Duration14h 55m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Grand Rapids and Lansing?

Stops in Grand Rapids

A
Central Station
250 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Stops in Lansing

A
CATA Transportation Center
420 S Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
B
955 Alton Road
955 Alton Road, East Lansing, MI 48823, USA

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FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Indian Trails

4/532 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi5

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

How far is Grand Rapids from Lansing?
The distance between Grand Rapids and Lansing is approximately 95 km (59 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Grand Rapids to Lansing?
Buses departing from Central Station in Grand Rapids will take you to CATA Transportation Center in Lansing.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-19

$22

11-20

$22

Today

$27

11-22

$24

11-23

$28

11-24

$24

11-25

No data

11-26

$54

The cheapest trip from Grand Rapids, MI, US to Lansing, MI was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $22

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 $22 to $93 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 $24 which is on 2025-11-22.

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.