What is the cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Akron?

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Akron is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Lansing to Akron?

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Akron is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Akron?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Akron. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron via East Lansing Amtrak Station and Toledo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from East Lansing to Akron?

The distance between East Lansing and Akron is 319 miles. The road distance is 237.1 miles.

How do I travel from East Lansing to Akron without a car?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Akron without a car is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs $55 - $100.

How long does it take to get from East Lansing to Akron?

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from East Lansing to Akron, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Lansing to Akron bus from?

East Lansing to Akron bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Bus or fly from East Lansing to Akron?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Akron is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $400 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the East Lansing to Akron bus arrive?

East Lansing to Akron bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.

Can I drive from East Lansing to Akron?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Akron is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from East Lansing to Akron.

Where can I stay near Akron?

There are 152+ hotels available in Akron.

East Lansing to Akron - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Akron by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus FlixBus N2641
8h 24m
$57–96
Drive 235.7 mi
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1. Drive from East Lansing to Akroncar 235.7 mi
4h 27m
$43–63
Fly Capital Region International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane LAN - CLE
2. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus
5h 40m
$81–415
Bus via Detroit
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Brook Park to Akronbus
10h 5m
$52–122
Fly Capital Region International Airport to Akron
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Akron (CAK)plane LAN - CAK
6h 1m
$86–400
Bus to Detroit, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane DTW - CLE
3. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus
6h 30m
$565–1,337

East Lansing to Akron by bus

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8h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 317 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron via East Lansing Amtrak Station and Toledo Bus Stop in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Breeze Airways, and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Akron (CAK) 4 times a day.

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