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

The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to East Lansing is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Buffalo to East Lansing is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Buffalo and East Lansing?

No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd via Cleveland Bus Station, Toledo and NBD Harrison past Service. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

Is there a direct train between Buffalo and East Lansing?

No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to East Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Aldershot, London and Port Huron Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

How far is it from Buffalo to East Lansing?

The distance between Buffalo and East Lansing is 319 miles. The road distance is 321.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Buffalo to East Lansing without a car is to bus via Brook Park which takes 11h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Buffalo to East Lansing, including transfers.

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

Buffalo to East Lansing bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Buffalo station.

Where do I catch the Buffalo to East Lansing train from?

Buffalo to East Lansing train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Buffalo station.

Train, bus or fly from Buffalo to East Lansing?

The best way to get from Buffalo to East Lansing is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $60 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus via Brook Park, which costs and takes 11h, you could also train, which costs $110 - $600 and takes 12h 18m.

Where does the Buffalo to East Lansing bus arrive?

Buffalo to East Lansing bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Toronto station.

Where does the Buffalo to East Lansing train arrive?

Buffalo to East Lansing train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Aldershot station.

Can I drive from Buffalo to East Lansing?

Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to East Lansing is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Buffalo to East Lansing.

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

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Where can I stay near East Lansing?

There are 83+ hotels available in East Lansing.

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There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to East Lansing by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly to Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane BUF - LAN
6h 30m
$60–372
Drive 319.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Buffalo to East Lansingcar 319.6 mi
5h 17m
$55–79
Bus via Brook Park
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
11h
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Toledotrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 51m
Fly to Detroit, bus
1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Detroit (DTW)plane BUF - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
5h 49m
$82–537
Train
1. Take the train from Buffalo to Aldershottrain
2. Take the train from Aldershot to Londontrain
3. Take the train from London to Sarniatrain
4. Take the train from Port Huron Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 18m
$119–565
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus
2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit to East Lansingbus
14h 35m
$79–168

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) flights

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Distance: 317.4 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd via Cleveland Bus Station, Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 11h.

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