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How to get fromDetroit to Michigan State Universityby bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Michigan State University by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Detroit to East Lansingbus bus It 44 / ...
    3h 2m
    $21–45

  2. Bus via Detroit Metro Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Metro Airport Evans Terminalbus bus 261
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus 8001 / ...
    4h 25m
    $11–37

  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
    5h
    $93–147

  4. Drive  82.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Michigan State Universitycar car 82.6 mi
    1h 37m
    $16–22

  5. Fly, line 01 bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane DTW - LAN
    2. Take the bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD Gr. River Ave past Division Stbus bus
    4h 11m
    $51–376

  6. 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 Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus 8001 / ...
    3h 23m
    $16–32

Detroit to Michigan State University by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?

Indian Trails operates a bus from Detroit to East Lansing twice daily. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Michigan State University via Battle Creek and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 5h.

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