There are 4 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Michigan State University by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane DTW - LAN
- Take the bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD Gr. River Ave past Division Stbus
2h 17m$74–546Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus 8001 / ...
3h 24m$11–39Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Michigan State University82.8 mi
1h 29mDrive 82.8 mi
- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Michigan State Universitycar 82.8 mi
1h 29m$16–22
Detroit (DTW) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Michigan State University is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from McNamara Terminal and arriving at East Lansing, MI via Parking Lot and Detroit Metro Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Michigan State University is 85 miles. The road distance is 83.3 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Michigan State University without a car is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs $11 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Michigan State University, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Michigan Flyer, depart from Detroit Metro Airport station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Michigan Flyer, arrive at East Lansing, MI station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Michigan State University is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Michigan State University.
There are 86+ hotels available in Michigan State University.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?
Michigan Flyer operates a bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MI every 2 hours. Tickets cost $9–35 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
Bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Capital Area Transportation Authority
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Michigan State University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Michigan State University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


