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How to get fromEast Lansing to Pittsburghby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane LAN - PIT
    5h 28m
    $91–460

  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 Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    10h 17m
    $57–122

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus 1483
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    9h 25m
    $65–129

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    11h
    $136–256

  5. Drive 334 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Pittsburghcar car 334 mi
    5h 58m
    $61–88

  6. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane DTW - PIT
    5h 39m
    $65–412

East Lansing to Pittsburgh by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Detroit Bus Station in around 9h 25m.

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