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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
    6h 21m
    $131–724

  2. Drive 377.1 mi

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

  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 Blake Transit Center to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    11h 17m
    $142–282

  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 Blake Transit Center to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    12h 23m
    $86–168

  5. Fly Rochester to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ROC - DTW
    2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    4h 36m
    $106–605

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

    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
    8h 11m
    $140–740

  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
    $172–318

  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
    $111–239

Rochester to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 365 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to East Lansing Marriott via Cleveland Bus Station, Toledo, Ann Arbor Amtrak Station, Beakes + Summit, and Blake Transit Center in around 12h 23m.

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