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How to get fromDetroit Station to East Lansingby bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit Station to East Lansing by bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus via Ann Arbor

    best
    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 Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus 8001 / ...
    4h 17m
    $18–34

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Michigan & Cass to Metro Airport Evans Terminalbus bus 261
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus 8001 / ...
    4h 48m
    $12–39

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Battle Creektrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    4h 54m
    $57–117

  4. Drive 81.5 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit Station to East Lansingcar car 81.5 mi
    1h 30m
    $15–22

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus 1483
    4h 19m
    $22–42

Detroit Station to East Lansing by bus

Calendar84Weekly Buses
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 104.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Woodward & Baltimore to East Lansing, MI via Woodward & Adams, Detroit - Grand Circus Park, and Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Battle Creek, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 4h 54m.

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