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

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

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

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Erie is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $120 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Erie?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Erie. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Michigan Flyer and arriving at Erie via Detroit Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

How far is it from East Lansing to Erie?

The distance between East Lansing and Erie is 374 miles. The road distance is 318.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Lansing to Erie without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 31m and costs $95 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from East Lansing to Erie, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from East Lansing to Erie?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Erie is to bus which takes 9h 55m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $600 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the East Lansing to Erie bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from East Lansing to Erie?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Erie is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from East Lansing to Erie.

How do I get a bus ticket from East Lansing to Erie?

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Where can I stay near Erie?

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

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

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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Toledo to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
9h 31m
$96–191
Drive 316.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Lansing to Eriecar 316.6 mi
5h 55m
$58–84
Bus
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 Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus
9h 55m
$62–107
Fly Capital Region International Airport to Erie International Airport
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane LAN - ERI
5h 44m
$123–582
Bus via Toledo
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 Erie, PAbus
10h 4m
$66–161
Bus to Detroit, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
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 train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
7h 21m
$588–1,390
Bus to Detroit, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
8h 3m
$104–658

East Lansing to Erie by bus and train (Amtrak)

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9h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 371.5 mi
Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Erie via Detroit Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Erie International Airport (ERI) twice daily.

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