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How to get fromMinneapolis–Saint Paul to East Lansingby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to East Lansing by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane MSP - LAN
    6h 35m
    $128–758

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Ann Arborbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    18h 40m
    $107–204

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    14h 15m
    $184–414

  4. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 58m
    $139–234

  5. Drive 623.3 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to East Lansingcar car 623.3 mi
    10h 19m
    $114–165

  6. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MSP - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    6h 40m
    $485–1,243

  7. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MSP - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    7h 38m
    $121–687

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to East Lansing by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Raymond Ave Station to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 14h 15m.

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