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How to get fromColumbus to East Lansingby bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to East Lansing by bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus via Ann Arbor

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    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus Columbus
    2. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus 8001 / ...
    6h 45m
    $29–82

  2. Drive 238.1 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to East Lansingcar car 238.1 mi
    4h 42m
    $44–63

  3. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane CMH - LAN
    6h 10m
    $101–707

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0140
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 16m
    $78–125

  5. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CMH - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    6h 16m
    $813–1,042

Columbus to East Lansing by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Columbus - Mound St to East Lansing, MI via Ann Arbor Amtrak Station, Beakes + Summit, Blake Transit Center, and Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours.

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