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How to get fromRoyal Oak to Michigan State Universityby train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Royal Oak to Michigan State University 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 57m
    $22–54

  2. Drive  73.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Royal Oak to Michigan State Universitycar car 73.7 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 23m
    $43–104

  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 54m
    $18–34

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Southfield to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus 1483
    5h
    $21–39

Royal Oak to Michigan State University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 108.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Royal Oak, MI, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Michigan State University via Battle Creek and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & 11 Mile to Michigan State University via Woodward & Clifford, Detroit - Grand Circus Park, Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI, and East Lansing, MI in around 4h 54m.

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