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

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Philadelphia by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane LAN - PHL
    4h 59m
    $98–464

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 44m
    $116–196

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    21h 5m
    $196–461

  4. Drive  631.5 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Philadelphiacar car 631.5 mi
    10h 49m
    $116–167

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DTW - PHL
    5h 17m
    $142–446

  6. Bus via Harrisburg

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 20m
    $110–196

East Lansing to Philadelphia by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration18h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 539.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Philadelphia Bus Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo Bus Stop, and State College Regional Airport in around 18h 44m.

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