There are 7 ways to get from Pittsburgh to East Lansing by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Toledo
best- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus
9h 5m$60–104Train, bus via Ann Arbor
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus
9h 44m$87–186Drive 334.6 mi
- Drive from Pittsburgh to East Lansingcar 334.6 mi
5h 59m$62–89Fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane PIT - LAN
6h 41m$62–382Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Toledotrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 7m$106–207Bus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus 1483
10h 40m$67–114Fly to Detroit, bus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Detroit (DTW)plane PIT - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
6h 44m$596–948
Pittsburgh to East Lansing by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pittsburgh to East Lansing is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Pittsburgh to East Lansing is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Pittsburgh station to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and arriving at East Lansing, MI via Toledo, Beakes + Summit and Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Pittsburgh and East Lansing is 351 miles. The road distance is 336.6 miles.
The best way to get from Pittsburgh to East Lansing without a car is to bus via Toledo which takes 9h 5m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Pittsburgh to East Lansing, including transfers.
Pittsburgh to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
The best way to get from Pittsburgh to East Lansing is to bus via Toledo which takes 9h 5m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $390 and takes 6h 41m.
Pittsburgh to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pittsburgh to East Lansing is 337 miles. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Pittsburgh to East Lansing.
What companies run services between Pittsburgh, PA, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to East Lansing, MI via Toledo, Ann Arbor Amtrak Station, Beakes + Summit, Blake Transit Center, and Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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