4 days in Lansing & Southern California Itinerary

Lansing is the capital of the US state of Michigan. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Fri): make a trip to Lansing's First Capital Building, then deepen your understanding at Michigan State University, and then admire the natural beauty at 4-H Children's Garden.

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Flint to Lansing is an approximately 1-hour car ride. In June, daily temperatures in Lansing can reach 79°F, while at night they dip to 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to travel to San Diego.

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sat): examine the collection at USS Midway Museum and then let the kids burn off some steam at Balboa Park. On the 27th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Maritime Museum of San Diego and then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo.

Before you visit San Diego, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Traveling by flight from Lansing to San Diego takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -3 hour difference. When traveling from Lansing in June, plan for a bit cooler days and somewhat warmer nights in San Diego: temperatures range from 73°F by day to 64°F at night. On the 28th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.