There are 5 ways to get from Ohio State University to Michigan State University by bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Bus via Ann Arbor
best- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus Columbus
- Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to East Lansing Marriottbus Michigan Flyer / ...
8h 23m$30–104Drive 233.8 mi
- Drive from Ohio State University to Michigan State Universitycar 233.8 mi
4h 42m$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 10m$105–674Bus
- Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0140
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 17m$80–130Fly to Detroit, bus
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Detroit (DTW)plane CMH - DTW
- Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus
7h 7m$820–1,055
Ohio State University to Michigan State University by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ohio State University to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Ohio State University to Michigan State University is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ohio State University to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from N High St & Chittenden Ave and arriving at East Lansing Marriott via Columbus - Mound St, Beakes + Summit and Blake Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Ohio State University and Michigan State University is 256 miles. The road distance is 235.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ohio State University to Michigan State University without a car is to bus via Ann Arbor which takes 8h 23m and costs $30 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 23m 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 - Mound St station.
The best way to get from Ohio State University to Michigan State University is to bus via Ann Arbor which takes 8h 23m and costs $30 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $700 and takes 7h 10m.
Ohio State University to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ohio State University to Michigan State University is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m 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 N High St & Chittenden Ave, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, Columbus - Mound St, Ann Arbor Amtrak Station, Beakes + Summit, Blake Transit Center, and East Lansing Marriott in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines, and American 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 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from Blake Transit Center to East Lansing Marriott
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $8–10
- Adult
- $17–24
Bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriott
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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