There are 3 ways to get from East Lansing to Defiance by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Toledo to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 4m$126–196Drive 107.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Lansing to Defiancecar 107.2 mi
2h 28m$20–29Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo to Bryan Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 4m$131–196
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Defiance is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Defiance is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $19 - $29.
The distance between East Lansing and Defiance is 244 miles. The road distance is 107.8 miles.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Defiance without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 4m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from East Lansing to Defiance, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Defiance is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from East Lansing to Defiance.
There are 12+ hotels available in Defiance.
What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Defiance, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Defiance via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo, and Bryan Amtrak Station in around 7h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Toledo to Bryan Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Toledo to Bryan Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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