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

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Columbus is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Columbus is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 44m and costs $230 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Columbus?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Columbus. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Michigan Flyer and arriving at TA Travel Center - Seymour via Detroit, MI, Ctc-R and Indianapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

How far is it from East Lansing to Columbus?

The distance between East Lansing and Columbus is 291 miles. The road distance is 291.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Lansing to Columbus without a car is to train and taxi which takes 11h 44m and costs $220 - $410.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from East Lansing to Columbus, including transfers.

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

East Lansing to Columbus bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing Michigan Flyer station.

Where does the East Lansing to Columbus bus arrive?

East Lansing to Columbus bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

Can I drive from East Lansing to Columbus?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Columbus is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from East Lansing to Columbus.

Where can I stay near Columbus?

There are 32+ hotels available in Columbus.

East Lansing to Columbus - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Columbus by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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Fly from Capital Region International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane LAN - IND
2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Columbustaxi
4h 44m
$236–780
Drive 290.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Lansing to Columbuscar 290.2 mi
5h 5m
$53–77
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis to Columbustaxi
11h 44m
$226–401
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to TA Travel Center - Seymourbus
13h 6m
$129–301
Bus to Detroit, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DTW - IND
3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Columbustaxi
5h 18m
$550–1,482
Bus via Toledo
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to TA Travel Center - Seymourbus
14h
$168–338

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

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4h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 289.8 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Columbus, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Columbus via Detroit, MI, Indianapolis, IN, Ctc-R, Lafayette Rd & Georgetown Rd, Indianapolis, and TA Travel Center - Seymour in around 13h 6m.

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