What is the cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Detroit is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Lansing to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Detroit is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Detroit?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from East Lansing, MI and arriving at Detroit, MI. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from East Lansing to Detroit?

The distance between East Lansing and Detroit is 112 miles. The road distance is 82.8 miles.

How do I travel from East Lansing to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $19 - $40.

How long does it take to get from East Lansing to Detroit?

The bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit, MI takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the East Lansing to Detroit bus from?

East Lansing to Detroit bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing, MI station.

Bus or fly from East Lansing to Detroit?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Detroit is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $19 - $40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $410 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the East Lansing to Detroit bus arrive?

East Lansing to Detroit bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit, MI station.

Can I drive from East Lansing to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Detroit is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from East Lansing to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 497+ hotels available in Detroit.

East Lansing to Detroit - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from East Lansing to Detroit by bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit, MI1483 / ...
2h 50m
$19–40
Bus via Detroit Metro Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport8000 / ...
2. Take the bus from Metro Airport North Terminal to Larned + Woodward261
3h 28m
$12–32
Drive 82.3 mi
1. Drive from East Lansing to Detroit82.3 mi
1h 38m
$15–22
Fly
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Detroit (DTW)LAN - DTW
2h 30m
$73–406
Bus via Ann Arbor
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI8000 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus ParkAnn Arbor to Detroit
3h 2m
$17–35

East Lansing to Detroit by bus

14Weekly Buses

2h 50mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

Indian Trails operates a bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit, MI twice daily. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Detroit (DTW) twice daily.

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