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

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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)

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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
    6h 10m
    $139–683

  2. Drive  631.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to Philadelphiacar car 631.5 mi
    10h 50m
    $116–167

  3. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 33m
    $160–261

  4. 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
    $226–476

  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
    $143–445

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Allentownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus bus
    21h 5m
    $129–244

East Lansing to Philadelphia by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration20h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 539.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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 New York Midtown in around 20h 33m.

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