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How to get fromPhiladelphia to East Lansingby plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to East Lansing by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane PHL - LAN
    6h 26m
    $82–468

  2. Bus via State College Airport (SCE)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    18h 3m
    $128–193

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    21h 7m
    $203–1,005

  4. Drive  632.9 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to East Lansingcar car 632.9 mi
    10h 50m
    $116–167

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PHL - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    6h 27m
    $144–453

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane EWR - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    7h 24m
    $201–1,184

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

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PHL - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    8h 4m
    $150–837

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    21h 5m
    $141–232

Philadelphia to East Lansing by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration18h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 542.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via State College Regional Airport, Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 18h 3m.

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