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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 9m
    $81–430

  2. Drive  334 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing to Detroitbus bus It 45 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    9h 25m
    $72–122

  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

  5. 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 34m
    $560–982

  6. Bus via Romulus

    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
    $62–112

East Lansing to Pittsburgh by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Detroit Bus Station in around 9h 25m.

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