There are 5 ways to get from Ohio State University to Michigan State University by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Columbus to Toledobus Bsb 33A
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 33m$67–105Drive 233.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ohio State University to Michigan State Universitycar 233.1 mi
4h 43m$43–62Fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane CMH - LAN
7h 3m$70–407Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
- Take the bus from Detroit to East Lansingbus It 44 / ...
11h 4m$53–98Fly to Detroit, bus
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Detroit (DTW)plane CMH - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
7h 18m$822–1,052
Ohio State University to Michigan State University by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ohio State University to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Ohio State University to Michigan State University is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ohio State University to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from John Herrick Transit Hub Bay 3 and arriving at EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St via Columbus, Toledo and NBD Harrison past Service. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
The distance between Ohio State University and Michigan State University is 322 miles. The road distance is 234.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ohio State University to Michigan State University without a car is to bus which takes 9h 33m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Ohio State University to Michigan State University, including transfers.
Ohio State University to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Columbus station.
The best way to get from Ohio State University to Michigan State University is to bus which takes 9h 33m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $410 and takes 7h 3m.
Ohio State University to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Toledo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ohio State University to Michigan State University is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Ohio State University to Michigan State University.
What companies run services between Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ohio State University to Michigan State University via John Herrick Transit Hub Bay 3, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, Columbus, Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, and EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
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