There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Michigan State University by bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Bus via Ann Arbor
best- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus Columbus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus 8001 / ...
6h 54m$29–82Drive 237.9 mi
- Drive from Columbus to Michigan State Universitycar 237.9 mi
4h 41m$44–63Fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane CMH - LAN
6h 15m$101–657Bus
- Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0140
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 23m$78–125Fly to Detroit, bus
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Detroit (DTW)plane CMH - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
6h 24m$813–1,042
Columbus to Michigan State University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to Michigan State University is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from Columbus - Mound St and arriving at East Lansing, MI via Beakes + Summit and Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Columbus and Michigan State University is 252 miles. The road distance is 239.3 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to Michigan State University without a car is to bus via Ann Arbor which takes 6h 54m and costs $28 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Columbus to Michigan State University, including transfers.
Columbus to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Columbus - Mound St station.
The best way to get from Columbus to Michigan State University is to bus via Ann Arbor which takes 6h 54m and costs $28 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $700 and takes 6h 15m.
Columbus to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Michigan State University is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Columbus to Michigan State University.
What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Columbus - Mound St to Michigan State University via Ann Arbor Amtrak Station, Beakes + Summit, Blake Transit Center, Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI, and East Lansing, MI in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $8–10
- Adult
- $17–24
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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