There are 3 ways to get from Michigan State University to Oakland University by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the taxi from Flint Amtrak Station to Oakland Universitytaxi
2h 16m$116–162Drive 70.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Michigan State University to Oakland Universitycar 70.1 mi
1h 32m$13–19Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus 1483
2h 34m$31–52
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan State University to Oakland University is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan State University to Oakland University is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan State University to Oakland University station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Michigan Flyer and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Michigan State University and Oakland University is 88 miles. The road distance is 70.5 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Oakland University without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 16m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Michigan State University to Oakland University, including transfers.
Michigan State University to Oakland University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing Michigan Flyer station.
Michigan State University to Oakland University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Pontiac Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan State University to Oakland University is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Michigan State University to Oakland University.
There are 211+ hotels available in Oakland University.
What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and Oakland University, MI, USA?
Indian Trails operates a bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Pontiac Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $15–35 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Aztec Taxi
- Phone
- +1 810-449-9740
Hey Taxi!
- Phone
- +1 810-629-7080
- Website
- heytaxi.us
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