Rome2Rio

How to get fromErie to East Lansingby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or plane

Find Transport to East Lansing

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Erie to East Lansing by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, bus via Ann Arbor

    best
    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    8h 32m
    $72–161

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    9h 15m
    $56–98

  3. Drive  317 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to East Lansingcar car 317 mi
    5h 54m
    $58–84

  4. Fly Erie International Airport to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ERI - LAN
    8h 18m
    $71–386

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Toledotrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 55m
    $87–179

  6. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CLE - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    7h 52m
    $587–1,397

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BUF - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    8h 29m
    $90–529

Erie to East Lansing by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Erie to East Lansing.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 313.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Erie to East Lansing, MI via Cleveland Bus Station, Toledo, Ann Arbor Amtrak Station, Beakes + Summit, Blake Transit Center, and Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) once daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There