There are 4 ways to get from Southfield to Michigan State University by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Pontiac to East Lansingbus It 21
4h 40m$20–46Bus via Detroit Metro Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from 7 Mile & Grandview to Metro Airport Evans Terminalbus 280
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus 8001 / ...
5h 17m$12–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Battle Creektrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 39m$50–132Drive 70 mi
- Drive from Southfield to Michigan State Universitycar 70 mi
1h 16m$13–19
Southfield to Michigan State University by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southfield to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Southfield to Michigan State University is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Southfield to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from 10 Mile & Southfield and arriving at East Lansing via Pontiac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Southfield to Michigan State University station. However, there are services departing from Royal Oak Amtrak and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Battle Creek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Southfield and Michigan State University is 103 miles. The road distance is 70.4 miles.
The best way to get from Southfield to Michigan State University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $20 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Southfield to Michigan State University, including transfers.
Southfield to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Pontiac station.
Southfield to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Southfield to Michigan State University is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $20 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $140 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Southfield, MI, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?
Indian Trails operates a bus from Pontiac to East Lansing once daily. Tickets cost $15–35 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 10 Mile & Southfield to Michigan State University via Royal Oak Transit Center, Royal Oak Amtrak, Battle Creek, and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 6h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Pontiac to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from 7 Mile & Grandview to Metro Airport Evans Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
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Booking & Getting There
Southfield to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing station.
Southfield to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Battle Creek station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southfield to Michigan State University is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Southfield to Michigan State University.
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