There are 5 ways to get from Marshall to East Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
1h 55m$49–76Drive 48.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Marshall to East Lansingcar 48.1 mi
51 min$9–13Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 7m$52–66Taxi
- Take the taxi from Marshall to East Lansingtaxi 48.1 mi
51 min$140–170Train via EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
2h 2m$49–76
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marshall to East Lansing is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Marshall to East Lansing is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Marshall to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from Battle Creek and arriving at EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Marshall to East Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Battle Creek and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Marshall and East Lansing is 62 miles. The road distance is 48.4 miles.
The best way to get from Marshall to East Lansing without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Marshall to East Lansing, including transfers.
Marshall to East Lansing bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Battle Creek station.
Marshall to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Battle Creek station.
The best way to get from Marshall to East Lansing is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between Marshall, MI, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $14–35 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Station once a week. Tickets cost $17–25 and the journey takes 1h 22m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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More Questions & Answers
Marshall to East Lansing bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Marshall to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marshall to East Lansing is 48 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Marshall to East Lansing.
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