There are 7 ways to get from Michigan State University to Pittsburgh by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane LAN - PIT
5h 29m$92–462Bus 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 Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
10h 26m$57–117Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus 1483
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0420
9h 32m$65–124Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
10h 18m$140–244Drive 333.6 mi
- Drive from Michigan State University to Pittsburghcar 333.6 mi
5h 58m$61–88Bus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane DTW - PIT
5h 48m$65–412Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
14h 43m$218–455
Michigan State University to Pittsburgh by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan State University to Pittsburgh is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan State University to Pittsburgh is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $90 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan State University to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Michigan Flyer and arriving at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan State University station to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.
The distance between Michigan State University and Pittsburgh is 308 miles. The road distance is 335.6 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Pittsburgh without a car is to bus which takes 9h 32m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Michigan State University to Pittsburgh, including transfers.
Michigan State University to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing Michigan Flyer station.
Michigan State University to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Pittsburgh is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $90 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 9h 32m, you could also train, which costs $210 - $460 and takes 14h 43m.
What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via East Lansing Michigan Flyer and Detroit Bus Station in around 9h 32m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Detroit to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Metro Airport Evans Terminal to Larned & Griswold
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
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More Questions & Answers
Michigan State University to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Michigan State University to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan State University to Pittsburgh is 336 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Michigan State University to Pittsburgh.
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