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

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There are 5 ways to get from Royal Oak to Michigan State University by bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pontiac to East Lansingbus bus It 21
    3h 24m
    $18–44

  2. Bus via Romulus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Woodward & Clifford to Metro Airport Evans Terminalbus bus 261
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus 8001 / ...
    5h 25m
    $13–39

  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
    $49–126

  4. Drive  73.7 mi

    1. Drive from Royal Oak to Michigan State Universitycar car 73.7 mi
    1h 23m
    $14–20

  5. 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

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 97.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

Indian Trails operates a bus from Pontiac to East Lansing once daily. Tickets cost $15–35 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, 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.

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