There are 3 ways to get from Western Michigan University to Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Western Michigan University to Lansing by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
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The cheapest way to get from Western Michigan University to Lansing is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Western Michigan University to Lansing is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Western Michigan University to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Dormitory & Ellsworth and arriving at Lansing via Kalamazoo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Western Michigan University to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Western Michigan University and Lansing is 79 miles. The road distance is 75.2 miles.
The best way to get from Western Michigan University to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Western Michigan University to Lansing, including transfers.
Western Michigan University to Lansing bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Kalamazoo station.
Western Michigan University to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Western Michigan University to Lansing is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Western Michigan University, MI, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Kalamazoo to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, Indian Trails operates a bus from Kalamazoo to Lansing once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo to Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
Western Michigan University to Lansing bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Lansing station.
Western Michigan University to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Western Michigan University to Lansing is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Western Michigan University to Lansing.
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