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How to get fromMetro Detroit to East Lansingby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Metro Detroit to East Lansing by bus or car

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  1. Line 27 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Joy & Southfield to Lafayette & Sixthbus bus 27
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus 1483
    4h 34m
    $22–42

  2. Line 27 bus, bus via Detroit Metro Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Joy & Southfield to Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboardingbus bus 27
    2. Take the bus from Michigan & Cass to Metro Airport Evans Terminalbus bus 261
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    5h 19m
    $12–38

  3. Drive 74.5 mi

    1. Drive from Metro Detroit to East Lansingcar car 74.5 mi
    1h 25m
    $14–20

  4. Line 27 bus, bus via Ann Arbor

    1. Take the bus from Joy & Southfield to Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboardingbus bus 27
    2. Take the bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    4h 57m
    $18–34

Metro Detroit to East Lansing by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 124.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Metro Detroit, MI, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Joy & Southfield to East Lansing Michigan Flyer via Lafayette & Sixth and Detroit Bus Station in around 4h 34m.

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