What is the cheapest way to get from Albany to East Lansing?

The cheapest way to get from Albany to East Lansing is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albany to East Lansing?

The fastest way to get from Albany to East Lansing is to fly and bus which takes 6h 59m and costs $130 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Albany and East Lansing?

No, there is no direct bus from Albany to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from Albany Bus Terminal, NY and arriving at East Lansing Michigan Flyer via Cleveland Bus Station and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.

How far is it from Albany to East Lansing?

The distance between Albany and East Lansing is 570 miles. The road distance is 600.5 miles.

How do I travel from Albany to East Lansing without a car?

The best way to get from Albany to East Lansing without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 6m and costs $230 - $460.

How long does it take to get from Albany to East Lansing?

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Albany to East Lansing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albany to East Lansing bus from?

Albany to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.

Bus or fly from Albany to East Lansing?

The best way to get from Albany to East Lansing is to fly which takes 8h 15m and costs $170 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 18h 25m.

Where does the Albany to East Lansing bus arrive?

Albany to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.

Can I drive from Albany to East Lansing?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany to East Lansing is 600 miles. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from Albany to East Lansing.

How do I get a bus ticket from Albany to East Lansing?

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Where can I stay near East Lansing?

There are 85+ hotels available in East Lansing.

Albany to East Lansing - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Albany to East Lansing by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly to Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ALB - LAN
8h 15m
$178–1,008
Drive 597 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Albany to East Lansingcar 597 mi
10h 29m
$109–158
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Toledotrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
16h 6m
$236–458
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
18h 25m
$119–232
Fly to Detroit, bus
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Detroit (DTW)plane ALB - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
6h 59m
$134–742
Train, bus via Toronto
1. Take the train from Albany to Toronto Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
21h 13m
$165–378

Albany to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

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16h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 566.5 mi
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to East Lansing Michigan Flyer via Cleveland Bus Station and Detroit Bus Station in around 18h 25m.

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