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How to get fromEast Lansing to Amherstby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from East Lansing to Amherst by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Bradley International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane LAN - BDL
    8h 47m
    $123–537

  2. Bus to Detroit, fly to Bradley International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane DTW - BDL
    8h 41m
    $97–489

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    22h 6m
    $278–545

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    22h 18m
    $131–263

  5. Drive 680.6 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Amherstcar car 680.6 mi
    12h 35m
    $125–180

  6. Bus to Detroit, fly to Albany County Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane DTW - ALB
    3. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus
    8h 51m
    $139–712

  7. Bus to Detroit, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane DTW - BOS
    3. Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Amherst Commonbus bus
    10h 22m
    $457–1,558

  8. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    23h 47m
    $181–305

East Lansing to Amherst by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 664.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 47m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Amherst College via Detroit Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, Springfield Union Station, Union Station Bay 10, and Academy of Music in around 22h 18m.

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