There are 8 ways to get from Lansing to Pennsylvania State University by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Pittsburgh
best- Take the bus from Lansing to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus
13h 42m$101–240Drive 442.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Pennsylvania State Universitycar 442.4 mi
7h 50m$79–113Fly 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 27m$95–429Bus, 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 Greyhound to State College, Pabus
14h 58mBus
- 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
15h 25mBus, train via WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE
- 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
17h 39mFly Capital Region International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane LAN - SCE
5h 58m$85–407Bus 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
9h 45m$111–645
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Pennsylvania State University is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Pennsylvania State University is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $80 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Pennsylvania State University. However, there are services departing from Lansing and arriving at State College, Pa via Detroit Bus Station and Pittsburgh Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
The distance between Lansing and Pennsylvania State University is 549 miles. The road distance is 445 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Pennsylvania State University without a car is to bus via Pittsburgh which takes 13h 42m and costs $100 - $240.
It takes approximately 13h 42m to get from Lansing to Pennsylvania State University, including transfers.
Lansing to Pennsylvania State University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Lansing station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Pennsylvania State University is to bus via Pittsburgh which takes 13h 42m and costs $100 - $240. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $410 and takes 5h 58m.
Lansing to Pennsylvania State University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Pennsylvania State University is 445 miles. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Lansing to Pennsylvania State University.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lansing to Pennsylvania State University via Detroit Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Pittsburgh Greyhound, and State College, Pa in around 13h 42m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Detroit, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Orlando, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Detroit to Harrisburg International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Detroit to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Detroit, Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
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
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Lansing to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $22–50
Bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $22–50
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- Fullington Tours
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
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
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
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