There are 6 ways to get from Michigan State University to Columbus by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane LAN - CMH
4h 11m$109–635Drive 236.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Michigan State University to Columbuscar 236.7 mi
4h 42m$44–63Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus 1483
- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Columbus - Mound Stbus Detroit
7h 52m$49–99Bus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane DTW - CMH
5h 18m$812–1,035Bus via Ann Arbor
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Parkbus
- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Columbus - Mound Stbus
8h 22m$48–94Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus Detroit
8h 38m$76–121
Michigan State University to Columbus by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan State University to Columbus is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan State University to Columbus is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan State University to Columbus. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Michigan Flyer and arriving at Columbus - Mound St via Detroit, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Michigan State University and Columbus is 233 miles. The road distance is 238.1 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Columbus without a car is to bus which takes 7h 52m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Michigan State University to Columbus, including transfers.
Michigan State University to Columbus bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing Michigan Flyer station.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Columbus is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 7h 52m.
Michigan State University to Columbus bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan State University to Columbus is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Michigan State University to Columbus.
What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to Columbus - Mound St via East Lansing Michigan Flyer and Detroit, MI in around 7h 52m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Detroit to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit, MI to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit, MI to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit, MI to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit, MI to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $8–10
- Adult
- $17–24
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- D2A2
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8
- Website
- D2A2
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
- $55–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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