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How to get fromSpringfield to East Lansingby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to East Lansing by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Bradley International Airport to Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane BDL - LAN
    7h 55m
    $120–666

  2. Fly Bradley International Airport to Detroit, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BDL - DTW
    2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    6h 51m
    $95–497

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    19h 18m
    $136–261

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Toledotrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    19h 45m
    $280–533

  5. Drive 685.1 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to East Lansingcar car 685.1 mi
    11h 45m
    $125–181

  6. Bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Albanybus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ALB - DTW
    3. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    8h 49m
    $137–712

  7. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BOS - DTW
    3. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    9h 21m
    $500–1,607

  8. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    20h 33m
    $180–304

Springfield to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 639 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Springfield, MA, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield Union Station to East Lansing Marriott via Cleveland Bus Station, Toledo, Ann Arbor Amtrak Station, Beakes + Summit, and Blake Transit Center in around 19h 18m.

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