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How to get fromBirmingham to East Lansingby bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to East Lansing by bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Line 461 bus, bus via Ann Arbor

    best
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham to Woodward & Cliffordbus bus 461 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    4h 53m
    $18–34

  2. Drive 70.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Birmingham to East Lansingcar car 70.8 mi
    1h 31m
    $13–19

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Troy Amtrak Station to Battle Creektrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    5h 24m
    $58–124

  4. Line 461 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham to Larned & Griswoldbus bus 461 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus 1483
    4h 58m
    $22–42

  5. Line 461 bus, bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham to Woodward & Cliffordbus bus 461 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Woodward & Clifford to Metro Airport Evans Terminalbus bus 261
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    5h 24m
    $13–39

Birmingham to East Lansing by bus

Calendar84Weekly Buses
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 119.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Birmingham to East Lansing, MI via Woodward & Clifford, Detroit - Grand Circus Park, and Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Troy Amtrak Station to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Battle Creek, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 5h 24m.

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