There are 7 ways to get from Lansing to Pennsylvania State University by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Penn State University Park Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane LAN - SCE
8h 11m$120–577Drive 442.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Pennsylvania State Universitycar 442.4 mi
7h 50m$81–117Bus, 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 51m$153–348Fly 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 44m$115–559Bus
- 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 25m$104–173Bus via Pittsburgh
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh to State Collegebus
17h 28m$109–268Bus, 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 39m$147–320
Lansing to Pennsylvania State University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Pennsylvania State University is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Pennsylvania State University is to drive which takes 7h 50m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Pennsylvania State University. However, there are services departing from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St and arriving at State College via WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo Bus Stop and State College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
The distance between Lansing and Pennsylvania State University is 385 miles. The road distance is 445 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Pennsylvania State University without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 51m and costs $150 - $350.
It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Lansing to Pennsylvania State University, including transfers.
Lansing to Pennsylvania State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Pennsylvania State University is to fly which takes 8h 11m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 15h 25m.
Lansing to Pennsylvania State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo 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?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St to Pennsylvania State University via EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo Bus Stop, State College, and State College in around 15h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Reagan Washington, Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Reagan Washington, Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
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
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- 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
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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