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

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Amherst is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Amherst is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $140 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Amherst station. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at Main Street & University Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo, Cleveland, OH and North Division Street & Ellicott Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.

How far is it from East Lansing to Amherst?

The distance between East Lansing and Amherst is 312 miles. The road distance is 320.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Lansing to Amherst without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 17m and costs $170 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from East Lansing to Amherst, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from East Lansing to Amherst?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Amherst is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 12h 56m.

Where does the East Lansing to Amherst bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from East Lansing to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Amherst is 320 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from East Lansing to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 406+ hotels available in Amherst.

East Lansing to Amherst - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from East Lansing to Amherst by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane LAN - BUF
3h 49m
$144–658
Drive 318.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Lansing to Amherstcar 318.4 mi
5h 30m
$59–84
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Toledo to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 17m
$173–314
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
2. Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
12h 56m
$87–188
Bus to Detroit, fly
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DTW - BUF
4h 16m
$113–610
Bus via Detroit
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Metro Airport Evans Terminal to Larned & Griswoldbus 261
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus
13h 39m
$68–139
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
3. Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus
15h 30m
$72–135

East Lansing to Amherst by bus

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Distance: 310.1 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

Delta and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Main Street & University Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo, Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, and North Division Street & Ellicott Street in around 12h 56m.

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