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How to get fromRichmond to East Lansingby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Richmond to East Lansing by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus via Indianapolis

    best
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Indianapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    11h 15m
    $54–149

  2. Drive 225.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Richmond to East Lansingcar car 225.8 mi
    4h 19m
    $42–60

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Indianapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 36m
    $129–311

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Liberty, IN to Toledobus bus Cincinnati
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 53m
    $88–188

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 465.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 15m

What companies run services between Richmond, IN, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Richmond to East Lansing Michigan Flyer via Indianapolis, IN and Detroit Bus Station in around 11h 15m.

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