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How to get fromDetroit, MI to East Lansingby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit, MI to East Lansing by bus or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus 1483
    2h 50m
    $20–40

  2. Bus via DTW Evans Terminal

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington & Lafayette to Metro Airport Evans Terminalbus bus 261
    2. Take the bus from DTW Evans Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus Michigan Flyer / ...
    4h 27m
    $11–37

  3. Drive 82.1 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit, MI to East Lansingcar car 82.1 mi
    1h 37m
    $15–22

  4. Bus via Ann Arbor

    1. Take the bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus Detroit to Ann Arbor
    2. Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to East Lansing Marriottbus bus Michigan Flyer / ...
    3h 28m
    $16–32

Detroit, MI to East Lansing by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 113.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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

Indian Trails operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyer once daily. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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