There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Michigan State University by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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Line 492 bus, train, bus
best- Take the bus from University Drive & Rochester Nearside to Royal Oak Transit Centerbus 492
- Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus
5h 52m$27–63Drive 73.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Michigan State Universitycar 73.3 mi
1h 38m$14–20Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Battle Creektrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
7h 18m$57–127Line 492 bus, bus via Ann Arbor
- Take the bus from University Drive & Rochester Nearside to Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9bus 492
- Take the bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus
5h 57m$19–36Line 492 bus, bus
- Take the bus from University Drive & Rochester Nearside to Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9bus 492
- Take the bus from Greyhound Southfield to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus 1483
6h 1m$21–39
Rochester to Michigan State University by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Michigan State University is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from University Drive & Rochester Nearside and arriving at East Lansing, MI via Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11, Detroit - Grand Circus Park and Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Michigan State University station. However, there are services departing from Royal Oak Amtrak and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Battle Creek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Rochester and Michigan State University is 128 miles. The road distance is 73.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Michigan State University without a car is to line 492 bus and train and bus which takes 5h 52m and costs $27 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Rochester to Michigan State University, including transfers.
Rochester to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from University Drive & Rochester Nearside station.
Rochester to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Michigan State University is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can line 492 bus and bus via Ann Arbor, which costs $19 - $40 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Rochester, MI, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from University Drive & Rochester Nearside to Michigan State University via Royal Oak Transit Center, Royal Oak Amtrak, Battle Creek, and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Drive & Rochester Nearside to Michigan State University via Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9, Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11, Woodward & Clifford, Detroit - Grand Circus Park, Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI, and East Lansing, MI in around 5h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from University Drive & Rochester Nearside to Royal Oak Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from University Drive & Rochester Nearside to Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from University Drive & Rochester Nearside to Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $8–10
- Adult
- $17–24
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $8–10
- Adult
- $17–24
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- d2a2.com
Bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8
- Website
- https://d2a2.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Greyhound Southfield to East Lansing Michigan Flyer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9 station.
Rochester to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Battle Creek station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Michigan State University is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Rochester to Michigan State University.
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