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

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There are 4 ways to get from East Lansing to Erie by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    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

  2. Drive  316.6 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing to Detroitbus 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
    $70–117

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane LAN - ERI
    9h 9m
    $93–412

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Erie International Airport (ERI) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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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 to Erie via Detroit Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Breeze Airways fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Erie International Airport (ERI) twice daily.

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