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How to get fromOakland to Michigan State Universityby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Oakland to Michigan State University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SFO - LAN
    10h 11m
    $245–967

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Detroit, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SFO - DTW
    2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    9h 32m
    $150–598

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $515–822

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2d 9h
    $860–1,678

  5. Drive 2,323.3 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Michigan State Universitycar car 2,323.3 mi
    36h 11m
    $424–613

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane OAK - DTW
    2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    11h
    $234–941

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SMF - DTW
    3. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    11h 35m
    $261–1,001

  8. Fly Oakland International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane OAK - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    11h 59m
    $315–1,250

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SFO - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    12h 47m
    $271–1,007

  10. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 42m
    $225–754

Oakland to Michigan State University by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$515Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,043.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 11m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Michigan State University via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, and EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St in around 2d 6h.

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