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How to get fromEast Lansing to Ohio State Universityby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Ohio State University by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LAN - CMH
    4h 40m
    $115–598

  2. Drive 233.3 mi

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    1. Drive from East Lansing to Ohio State Universitycar car 233.3 mi
    4h 43m
    $43–62

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus 1483
    2. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus Detroit
    8h 32m
    $52–102

  4. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to DTW McNamara Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane DTW - CMH
    5h 47m
    $819–1,048

  5. Bus via Ann Arbor

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to Blake Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    9h 13m
    $50–119

  6. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus Detroit
    9h 21m
    $79–134

East Lansing to Ohio State University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Ohio State University via Detroit, MI, Columbus - Mound St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, and N High St & Chittenden Ave in around 8h 32m.

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