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

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There are 9 ways to get from State College to East Lansing by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train via Ann Arbor

    best
    1. Take the bus from State College to Pittsburghbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    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
    13h 12m
    $125–257

  2. Drive 440.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from State College to East Lansingcar car 440.2 mi
    7h 50m
    $81–117

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    13h 13m
    $89–155

  4. Fly Penn State University Park Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SCE - DTW
    2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    8h 1m
    $91–489

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    15h 52m
    $160–338

  6. Bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    16h 25m
    $93–221

  7. Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDT - DTW
    3. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    8h 37m
    $164–913

  8. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the bus from State College to Pittsburghbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PIT - DTW
    3. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    9h 24m
    $92–501

  9. Fly Penn State University Park Airport to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SCE - LAN
    6h 53m
    $116–608

State College to East Lansing by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 492.1 mi
  • Duration: 13h 12m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from State College to East Lansing Marriott via State College Regional Airport, Toledo, Ann Arbor Amtrak Station, Beakes + Summit, and Blake Transit Center in around 13h 13m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours.

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