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

The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to East Lansing is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cleveland to East Lansing is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Cleveland and East Lansing?

No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from Cleveland and arriving at East Lansing, MI via Toledo, Beakes + Summit and Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Cleveland to East Lansing?

The distance between Cleveland and East Lansing is 227 miles. The road distance is 218 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cleveland to East Lansing without a car is to bus via Toledo which takes 6h 20m and costs $35 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Cleveland to East Lansing, including transfers.

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

Cleveland to East Lansing bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Cleveland station.

Bus or fly from Cleveland to East Lansing?

The best way to get from Cleveland to East Lansing is to bus via Toledo which takes 6h 20m and costs $35 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $650 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Cleveland to East Lansing bus arrive?

Cleveland to East Lansing bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Toledo station.

Can I drive from Cleveland to East Lansing?

Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to East Lansing is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Cleveland to East Lansing.

Where can I stay near East Lansing?

There are 85+ hotels available in East Lansing.

Cleveland to East Lansing - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Bus via Toledo
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1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Toledobus
2. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus
6h 20m
$39–96
Drive 216.8 mi
1. Drive from Cleveland to East Lansingcar 216.8 mi
4h 7m
$40–58
Fly to Capital Region International Airport
1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane CLE - LAN
5h 37m
$86–606
Train, bus via Ann Arbor
1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Toledotrain
2. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus
6h 44m
$63–121
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Toledotrain Floridian / ...
2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 7m
$92–157
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus 1483
8h 41m
$48–92
Fly to Detroit, bus
1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Detroit (DTW)plane CLE - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
5h 49m
$564–942

Cleveland to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 225.5 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Cleveland to East Lansing, MI via Toledo, Ann Arbor Amtrak Station, Beakes + Summit, Blake Transit Center, and Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours.

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