There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Michigan State University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane RDU - LAN
7h 35m$72–396Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to East Lansingbus
24h 7m$154–266Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Toledotrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
24h 56mDrive 703.9 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Michigan State Universitycar 703.9 mi
13h$129–186Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Detroit, bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Detroit (DTW)plane RDU - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
6h 57m$104–592Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Detroit (DTW)plane GSO - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
8h 6m$185–797
Raleigh to Michigan State University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Michigan State University is to fly and bus which takes 6h 57m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at East Lansing via Raleigh Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station and Detroit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 7m.
The distance between Raleigh and Michigan State University is 596 miles. The road distance is 708.1 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Michigan State University without a car is to bus which takes 24h 7m and costs $150 - $270.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Raleigh to Michigan State University, including transfers.
Raleigh to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Michigan State University is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $70 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 24h 7m.
Raleigh to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Michigan State University is 708 miles. It takes approximately 13h to drive from Raleigh to Michigan State University.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United 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 Michigan State University via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, Detroit, and East Lansing in around 24h 7m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Detroit via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Detroit via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Detroit via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Detroit via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Detroit via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Detroit via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $460–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
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
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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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