There are 6 ways to get from Michigan State University to Philadelphia by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane LAN - PHL
6h 11m$140–685Drive 631.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Michigan State University to Philadelphiacar 631.2 mi
10h 49m$116–167Bus via New York
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
19h 52m$160–257Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
20h 24m$226–472Bus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DTW - PHL
5h 26m$143–445Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Allentownbus
- Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus
21h 12m$129–244
Michigan State University to Philadelphia by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan State University to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan State University to Philadelphia is to bus and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $140 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan State University station to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Toledo Bus Stop and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 52m.
The distance between Michigan State University and Philadelphia is 543 miles. The road distance is 634.8 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Philadelphia without a car is to bus via New York which takes 19h 52m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Michigan State University to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Michigan State University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 19h 52m.
Michigan State University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan State University to Philadelphia is 635 miles. It takes approximately 10h 49m to drive from Michigan State University to Philadelphia.
What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to Philadelphia Bus Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo Bus Stop, and New York Midtown in around 19h 52m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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