What is the cheapest way to get from Raleigh to East Lansing?

The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to East Lansing is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Raleigh to East Lansing?

The fastest way to get from Raleigh to East Lansing is to fly and bus which takes 6h 33m and costs $100 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Raleigh and East Lansing?

No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at East Lansing Marriott via Raleigh Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, Lafayette & Sixth, Detroit - Grand Circus Park and Blake Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 26m.

How far is it from Raleigh to East Lansing?

The distance between Raleigh and East Lansing is 595 miles. The road distance is 709 miles.

How do I travel from Raleigh to East Lansing without a car?

The best way to get from Raleigh to East Lansing without a car is to bus which takes 23h 26m and costs $140 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Raleigh to East Lansing?

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Raleigh to East Lansing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Raleigh to East Lansing bus from?

Raleigh to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Raleigh to East Lansing?

The best way to get from Raleigh to East Lansing is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $120 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $280 and takes 23h 26m.

Where does the Raleigh to East Lansing bus arrive?

Raleigh to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.

Can I drive from Raleigh to East Lansing?

Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to East Lansing is 709 miles. It takes approximately 12h 59m to drive from Raleigh to East Lansing.

Where can I stay near East Lansing?

There are 85+ hotels available in East Lansing.

Raleigh to East Lansing - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to East Lansing by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane RDU - LAN
7h 41m
$126–706
Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Detroit, bus
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1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Detroit (DTW)plane RDU - DTW
2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus
6h 33m
$102–538
Bus
1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
4. Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to East Lansing Marriottbus
23h 26m
$141–280
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Toledotrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
24h 49m
$330–633
Drive 704.9 mi
1. Drive from Raleigh to East Lansingcar 704.9 mi
12h 59m
$129–186
Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Detroit (DTW)plane GSO - DTW
3. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus
7h 42m
$165–727

Raleigh to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

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24h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 591.6 mi
Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to East Lansing Marriott via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, Detroit Bus Station, Lafayette & Sixth, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboarding, Detroit - Grand Circus Park, and Blake Transit Center in around 23h 26m.

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