There are 8 ways to get from East Lansing to State College by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Capital Region International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane LAN - SCE
6h 13m$127–635Drive 440.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Lansing to State Collegecar 440.1 mi
7h 50m$81–116Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus N2641
14h 23m$102–161Fly Capital Region International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport, bus
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane LAN - MDT
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
8h 28m$127–587Bus to Detroit, fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane DTW - MDT
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
8h 10m$101–519Bus, train via Pittsburgh
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus
14h 30m$136–341Bus via Pittsburgh
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh to State Collegebus
15h 52m$105–254Bus, train
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus
16h 30m$133–311
East Lansing to State College by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to State College is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from East Lansing to State College is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to State College. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at State College via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo Bus Stop and State College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.
The distance between East Lansing and State College is 387 miles. The road distance is 442.6 miles.
The best way to get from East Lansing to State College without a car is to bus which takes 14h 23m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from East Lansing to State College, including transfers.
East Lansing to State College bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from East Lansing to State College is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 14h 23m.
East Lansing to State College bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to State College is 443 miles. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from East Lansing to State College.
What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and State College, PA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to State College via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo Bus Stop, and State College in around 14h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Detroit to Harrisburg International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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