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

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There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to East Lansing by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Rochester to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ROC - LAN
    5h 17m
    $91–474

  2. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane BUF - LAN
    6h 27m
    $64–368

  3. Train, bus via Ann Arbor

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    11h 19m
    $114–247

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    12h 25m
    $81–138

  5. Drive  377.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to East Lansingcar car 377.1 mi
    6h 47m
    $69–100

  6. Fly Rochester to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ROC - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    4h 50m
    $113–659

  7. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Toledotrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 42m
    $133–268

  8. Bus via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    16h 20m
    $86–204

Rochester to East Lansing by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 365 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to East Lansing, MI via Cleveland Bus Station, Toledo, Ann Arbor Amtrak Station, Beakes + Summit, Blake Transit Center, and Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI in around 12h 25m.

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