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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 7 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

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LAN - CMH
    5h 14m
    $95–462

  2. Bus via Romulus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Metro Airport Evans Terminal to Larned & Griswoldbus bus 261
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Columbusbus bus
    10h 20m
    $34–95

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing to Detroitbus bus It 45 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0140
    9h 12m
    $59–100

  4. Drive  230.8 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Ohio State Universitycar car 230.8 mi
    4h 49m
    $41–59

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane DTW - CMH
    5h 38m
    $104–694

  6. Bus via Ann Arbor

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus 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 40m
    $56–92

  7. 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 Bus Stop to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0140
    10h 2m

East Lansing to Ohio State University by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing to Ohio State University via Detroit Bus Station, N Wilson Rd & Lindendale Dr, and W 5Th Ave & Perry St in around 9h 12m.

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