There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte to Michigan State University by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane CLT - LAN
6h 33m$71–396Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
- Take the bus from Detroit to East Lansingbus It 44 / ...
19h 12m$130–214Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
34h 6m$755–1,276Drive 657 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Michigan State Universitycar 657 mi
11h 58m$120–174Fly to Detroit, bus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Detroit (DTW)plane CLT - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
6h 43m$98–591Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane CLT - GRR
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus
8h 5m$83–435Bus via Columbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
20h 30m
Charlotte to Michigan State University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Michigan State University is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $70 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at East Lansing via Detroit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Michigan State University station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Raleigh Union Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 6m.
The distance between Charlotte and Michigan State University is 579 miles. The road distance is 660.8 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Michigan State University without a car is to bus which takes 19h 12m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Charlotte to Michigan State University, including transfers.
Charlotte to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Michigan State University is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $70 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 19h 12m, you could also train, which costs $750 - $1,300 and takes 34h 6m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Michigan State University via Detroit and East Lansing in around 19h 12m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charlotte to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Charlotte to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Charlotte to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Michigan State University is 661 miles. It takes approximately 11h 58m to drive from Charlotte to Michigan State University.
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