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How to get fromSaint Paul to East Lansingby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Saint Paul to East Lansing by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane MSP - LAN
    6h 29m
    $126–706

  2. Drive 617.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Paul to East Lansingcar car 617.8 mi
    10h 12m
    $113–163

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    12h 48m
    $199–411

  4. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 28m
    $141–233

  5. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MSP - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    6h 25m
    $483–1,242

  6. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MSP - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    7h 22m
    $129–686

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Ann Arborbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    17h 10m
    $117–210

Saint Paul to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 12h 48m.

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