There are 5 ways to get from Wayne State University to East Lansing by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus via Ann Arbor
best- Take the bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus Detroit to Ann Arbor
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus 8001 / ...
4h 23m$18–34Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Michigan & Cass to Metro Airport Evans Terminalbus 261
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus 8001 / ...
4h 49m$12–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Battle Creektrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
5h 10m$95–150Drive 82 mi
- Drive from Wayne State University to East Lansingcar 82 mi
1h 31m$15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit to East Lansingbus It 44 / ...
4h 23m$22–46
Wayne State University to East Lansing by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wayne State University to East Lansing is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Wayne State University to East Lansing is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Wayne State University to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Kirby and arriving at East Lansing, MI via Detroit - Grand Circus Park and Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Wayne State University to East Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Battle Creek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Wayne State University and East Lansing is 105 miles. The road distance is 82.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wayne State University to East Lansing without a car is to bus via Ann Arbor which takes 4h 23m and costs $17 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Wayne State University to East Lansing, including transfers.
Wayne State University to East Lansing bus services, operated by D2A2, depart from Detroit - Grand Circus Park station.
Wayne State University to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Wayne State University to East Lansing is to bus via Ann Arbor which takes 4h 23m and costs $17 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Wayne State University, MI, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Wayne State University to East Lansing, MI via Woodward & Kirby, Woodward & Adams, Detroit - Grand Circus Park, and Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wayne State University to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Detroit, Battle Creek, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 5h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- D2A2
Bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8
- Website
- D2A2
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $8–10
- Adult
- $17–24
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
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Michigan & Cass to Metro Airport Evans Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
Wayne State University to East Lansing bus services, operated by D2A2, arrive at Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI station.
Wayne State University to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Battle Creek station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wayne State University to East Lansing is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Wayne State University to East Lansing.
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