There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Ohio State University by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from East Lansing to Detroitbus It 45 / ...
- Take the bus from Detroit to Columbusbus Bsb 32A
8h 33m$54–100Drive 233.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Lansing to Ohio State Universitycar 233.3 mi
4h 43m$43–62Fly from Capital Region International Airport
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane LAN - CMH
5h 14m$95–462Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo to Columbusbus Bsb 32A
9h 22m$66–104Bus via Ann Arbor
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Parkbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus
9h 40m$51–87Bus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane DTW - CMH
5h 39m$819–1,044
East Lansing to Ohio State University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Ohio State University is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Ohio State University is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Ohio State University. However, there are services departing from East Lansing and arriving at John Herrick Transit Hub Bay 3 via Detroit and E Mound St & S 5Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between East Lansing and Ohio State University is 332 miles. The road distance is 234.6 miles.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Ohio State University without a car is to bus which takes 8h 33m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from East Lansing to Ohio State University, including transfers.
East Lansing to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing station.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Ohio State University is to bus which takes 8h 33m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $470 and takes 5h 14m.
East Lansing to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Ohio State University is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from East Lansing to Ohio State University.
What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from East Lansing to Ohio State University via Detroit, E Mound St & S 5Th St, and John Herrick Transit Hub Bay 3 in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, Delta and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) 5 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Detroit to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Toledo to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $8–10
- Adult
- $17–24
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- D2A2
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8
- Website
- D2A2
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