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How to get fromSan Francisco to Michigan State Universityby plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Michigan State University by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SFO - LAN
    9h 52m
    $244–966

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Detroit, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SFO - DTW
    2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    9h 13m
    $149–597

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2d 11h
    $822–1,748

  4. Drive 2,329.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Michigan State Universitycar car 2,329.3 mi
    36h 18m
    $426–614

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane OAK - DTW
    2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    11h 13m
    $235–943

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

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SFO - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    12h 28m

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane OAK - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    12h 12m

San Francisco to Michigan State University by subway, train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$822Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,033.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 52m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Michigan State University via Richmond, Richmond, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, and EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St in around 2d 11h.

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