There are 7 ways to get from Michigan State University to Ohio State University 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
5h 3m$96–464Bus via Romulus
cheapest- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Take the bus from Metro Airport Evans Terminal to Larned & Griswoldbus 261
- Take the bus from Detroit to Columbusbus
10h 29m$34–95Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing to Detroitbus It 45 / ...
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus Greyhound US0140
9h 20m$54–100Drive 230.4 mi
- Drive from Michigan State University to Ohio State Universitycar 230.4 mi
4h 48m$40–57Bus 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 47m$104–694Bus 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 Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus
9h 49m$51–92Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Columbusbus Greyhound US0140
10h 7m
Michigan State University to Ohio State University by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan State University to Ohio State University is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan State University to Ohio State University is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan State University to Ohio State University. However, there are services departing from East Lansing and arriving at W 5Th Ave & Perry St via Detroit Bus Station and N Wilson Rd & Lindendale Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Michigan State University and Ohio State University is 232 miles. The road distance is 231.8 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Ohio State University without a car is to bus which takes 9h 20m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Michigan State University to Ohio State University, including transfers.
Michigan State University to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing station.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Ohio State University is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $95 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 9h 20m.
Michigan State University to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan State University to Ohio State University is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Michigan State University to Ohio State University.
What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to Ohio State University via East Lansing, Detroit Bus Station, N Wilson Rd & Lindendale Dr, and W 5Th Ave & Perry St in around 9h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Detroit to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- 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
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
- 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 Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Metro Airport Evans Terminal to Larned & Griswold
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
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