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Lansing to Philadelphia by bus

Philadelphia lies 842 km (523 mi) east of Lansing, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 15 h 22 min including stops, over roughly 1,027 km (638 mi) of road.

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LansingPhiladelphia
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population112,6441.6 million
Elevation260 m (853 ft)8 m (26 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/Detroit)UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Postal codes48901–4898019019–19255

Where to book buses from Lansing to Philadelphia

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Staying in Philadelphia

Our booking partner lists 762 places to stay in Philadelphia. Of the 537 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (211), and 7 are five-star. Across 163 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 137,482 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Philadelphia from Lansing?

842 km (523 mi) in a straight line, east of Lansing; by road roughly 1,027 km (638 mi).

How long does it take to get from Lansing to Philadelphia by bus?

About 15 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Lansing and Philadelphia?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

Where can I stay in Philadelphia?

Our booking partner lists 762 places to stay in Philadelphia, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.