What is the cheapest way to get from Madison Heights to East Lansing?

The cheapest way to get from Madison Heights to East Lansing is to drive which costs $13 - $21 and takes 1h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madison Heights to East Lansing?

The fastest way to get from Madison Heights to East Lansing is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $13 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Madison Heights and East Lansing?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison Heights to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from John R & Cowan and arriving at East Lansing, MI via Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11, Detroit - Grand Circus Park and Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Madison Heights and East Lansing?

No, there is no direct train from Madison Heights to East Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Royal Oak Amtrak and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Battle Creek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Madison Heights to East Lansing?

The distance between Madison Heights and East Lansing is 115 miles. The road distance is 76.8 miles.

How do I travel from Madison Heights to East Lansing without a car?

The best way to get from Madison Heights to East Lansing without a car is to bus via Ann Arbor which takes 4h 46m and costs $19 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Madison Heights to East Lansing?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Madison Heights to East Lansing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madison Heights to East Lansing bus from?

Madison Heights to East Lansing bus services, operated by D2A2, depart from Detroit - Grand Circus Park station.

Where do I catch the Madison Heights to East Lansing train from?

Madison Heights to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Madison Heights to East Lansing?

The best way to get from Madison Heights to East Lansing is to bus via Ann Arbor which takes 4h 46m and costs $19 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Madison Heights to East Lansing bus arrive?

Madison Heights to East Lansing bus services, operated by D2A2, arrive at Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI station.

Where does the Madison Heights to East Lansing train arrive?

Madison Heights to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Battle Creek station.

Can I drive from Madison Heights to East Lansing?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison Heights to East Lansing is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Madison Heights to East Lansing.

Where can I stay near East Lansing?

There are 85+ hotels available in East Lansing.

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Bus via Ann Arbor
best
1. Take the bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus Detroit to Ann Arbor
2. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus 8001 / ...
4h 46m
$19–36
Drive 76.4 mi
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1. Drive from Madison Heights to East Lansingcar 76.4 mi
1h 28m
$14–21
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Battle Creektrain Wolverine
2. Take the train from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 21m
$58–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Greyhound Southfield to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus 1483
4h 51m
$21–39

Madison Heights to East Lansing by bus

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Distance: 114.7 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Madison Heights, MI, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from John R & Cowan to East Lansing, MI via Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 8, Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11, Woodward & Clifford, Detroit - Grand Circus Park, and Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 11 Mile & Campbell to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Royal Oak Transit Center, Royal Oak Amtrak, Battle Creek, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 6h 21m.

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