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

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There are 5 ways to get from East Lansing to Erie by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane LAN - ERI
    5h 41m
    $118–522

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Eriebus bus
    9h 55m
    $57–114

  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 Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    9h 31m
    $106–206

  4. Drive 316.6 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Eriecar car 316.6 mi
    5h 55m
    $58–84

  5. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus bus
    10h 4m
    $71–166

East Lansing to Erie by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

American Airlines, Breeze Airways, and two other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Erie via Detroit Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station in around 9h 55m.

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