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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus 8001 / ...
    3h 48m
    $26–58

  2. Drive 74 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Royal Oak to East Lansingcar car 74 mi
    1h 23m
    $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
    5h 17m
    $60–124

  4. Line 461 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Woodward & 11 Mile to Woodward & Cliffordbus bus 461 / ...
    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
    4h 42m
    $18–34

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Southfield to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus 1483
    4h 52m
    $21–39

Royal Oak to East Lansing by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 108.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Royal Oak Amtrak to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Battle Creek, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & 11 Mile to East Lansing, MI via Woodward & Clifford, Detroit - Grand Circus Park, and Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI in around 4h 42m.

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