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

The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to East Lansing is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to East Lansing is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Cincinnati and East Lansing?

No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at East Lansing Marriott via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Toledo, Beakes + Summit and Blake Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Cincinnati to East Lansing?

The distance between Cincinnati and East Lansing is 318 miles. The road distance is 273.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cincinnati to East Lansing without a car is to bus via Ann Arbor which takes 9h 3m and costs $75 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Cincinnati to East Lansing, including transfers.

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

Cincinnati to East Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.

Bus or fly from Cincinnati to East Lansing?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to East Lansing is to bus via Ann Arbor which takes 9h 3m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $750 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Cincinnati to East Lansing bus arrive?

Cincinnati to East Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cincinnati to East Lansing?

Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to East Lansing is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Cincinnati to East Lansing.

Where can I stay near East Lansing?

There are 86+ hotels available in East Lansing.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to East Lansing by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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Bus via Ann Arbor
best
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to East Lansing Marriottbus
9h 3m
$76–125
Drive 271.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cincinnati to East Lansingcar 271.5 mi
5h 41m
$50–72
Fly to Capital Region International Airport
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane CVG - LAN
6h 17m
$116–706
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
9h 28m
$106–161
Bus via Columbus
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus
2. Take the bus from Columbus to Ann Arborbus
3. Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to East Lansing Marriottbus
10h 3m
$70–149
Fly to Detroit, bus
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Detroit (DTW)plane CVG - DTW
2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus
6h 2m
$910–1,336

Cincinnati to East Lansing by bus

5Weekly Buses

9h 28mAverage Duration

$106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 316.6 mi
Duration: 9h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Cincinnati to East Lansing Marriott via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Toledo, Ann Arbor Amtrak Station, Beakes + Summit, and Blake Transit Center in around 9h 3m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours.

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