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How to get fromSaint Paul to Michigan State Universityby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane MSP - LAN
    6h 28m
    $76–436

  2. 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 57m
    $339–530

  3. Bus

    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 35m

  4. Drive  618 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Michigan State Universitycar car 618 mi
    10h 14m
    $113–163

  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 36m
    $613–1,242

  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 Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    7h 33m
    $83–446

  7. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    17h 56m

Saint Paul to Michigan State University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$339Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Michigan State University via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, and EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St in around 12h 57m.

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