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

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There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to East Lansing by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Line 492 bus, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from University Drive & Rochester Nearside to Royal Oak Transit Centerbus bus 492
    2. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    5h 43m
    $27–63

  2. Drive 73.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to East Lansingcar car 73.6 mi
    1h 38m
    $14–20

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Battle Creektrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    7h 12m
    $59–129

  4. Line 492 bus, bus via Ann Arbor

    1. Take the bus from University Drive & Rochester Nearside to Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9bus bus 492
    2. Take the bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    5h 48m
    $19–36

  5. Line 492 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from University Drive & Rochester Nearside to Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9bus bus 492
    2. Take the bus from Greyhound Southfield to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus 1483
    5h 53m
    $21–39

Rochester to East Lansing by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 126.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a bus from University Drive & Rochester Nearside to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Royal Oak Transit Center, Royal Oak Amtrak, Battle Creek, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Drive & Rochester Nearside to East Lansing, MI via Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9, Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11, Woodward & Clifford, Detroit - Grand Circus Park, and Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI in around 5h 48m.

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