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

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There are 4 ways to get from Dayton to East Lansing by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus via Ann Arbor

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    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    8h 42m
    $52–98

  2. Drive 221.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Dayton to East Lansingcar car 221.3 mi
    4h 45m
    $41–59

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane DAY - LAN
    6h 55m
    $136–806

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 3m
    $82–134

Dayton to East Lansing by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 268.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to East Lansing Marriott via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Toledo, Ann Arbor Amtrak Station, Beakes + Summit, and Blake Transit Center in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours.

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