There are 9 ways to get from Rochester to Michigan State University by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)
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Fly Rochester to Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ROC - LAN
6h 11m$81–424Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane BUF - LAN
6h 32m$63–368Train, bus via Ann Arbor
- Take the train from Rochester to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus
11h 28m$120–258Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus
12h 34m$78–150Drive 377.3 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Michigan State Universitycar 377.3 mi
6h 49m$69–100Fly Rochester to Detroit, bus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Detroit (DTW)plane ROC - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
4h 59m$103–609Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Toledotrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 49m$147–286Bus via Toronto
- Take the bus from Rochester to Torontobus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
16h 27m$81–204Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
17h 5m$212–476
Rochester to Michigan State University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Michigan State University is to fly and bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at East Lansing, MI via Cleveland Bus Station, Toledo, Beakes + Summit and Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Michigan State University station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.
The distance between Rochester and Michigan State University is 368 miles. The road distance is 379.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Michigan State University without a car is to train and bus via Ann Arbor which takes 11h 28m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Rochester to Michigan State University, including transfers.
Rochester to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Michigan State University is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $80 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 12h 34m, you could also train, which costs $210 - $480 and takes 17h 5m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, 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 Michigan State University via Cleveland Bus Station, Toledo, Ann Arbor Amtrak Station, Beakes + Summit, Blake Transit Center, Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI, and East Lansing, MI in around 12h 34m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Rochester to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Rochester to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Michigan State University is 379 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Rochester to Michigan State University.
There are 85+ hotels available in Michigan State University.







