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How to get fromSanta Clara to Michigan State Universityby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Clara 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
    11h 2m
    $266–1,106

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Clara 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 Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    10h
    $156–609

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak 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
    $832–1,773

  4. Drive 2,358.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Clara to Michigan State Universitycar car 2,358.2 mi
    36h 50m
    $431–622

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara 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 25m
    $249–974

  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 Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    10h 48m
    $244–742

  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 Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    11h 55m
    $270–1,136

  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 32m
    $202–750

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Tucsonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tucson to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 16h
    $748–1,471

Santa Clara to Michigan State University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$832Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,007.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 2m

What companies run services between Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara Amtrak 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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