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

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There are 8 ways to get from San Jose to Michigan State University by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SJC - LAN
    10h 55m
    $266–1,106

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SFO - DTW
    3. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    9h 53m
    $155–605

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 11h
    $833–1,774

  4. Drive 2,357.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Michigan State Universitycar car 2,357.7 mi
    36h 48m
    $431–622

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SFO - LAN
    10h 31m
    $250–974

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SJC - DTW
    2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    10h 28m
    $222–888

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SJC - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    11h 57m

  8. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 25m
    $212–750

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$833Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,004.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 55m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Michigan State University via Emeryville, 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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