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

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Philadelphia is to bus and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $85 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from East Lansing, MI and arriving at Philadelphia via Detroit Bus Station and Allentown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 50m.

How far is it from East Lansing to Philadelphia?

The distance between East Lansing and Philadelphia is 543 miles. The road distance is 635.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Lansing to Philadelphia without a car is to bus which takes 19h 50m and costs $100 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from East Lansing to Philadelphia, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from East Lansing to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 19h 50m.

Where does the East Lansing to Philadelphia bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from East Lansing to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Philadelphia is 635 miles. It takes approximately 10h 50m to drive from East Lansing to Philadelphia.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 935+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

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

There are 5 ways to get from East Lansing to Philadelphia by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane LAN - PHL
5h 24m
$121–624
Bus to Detroit, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DTW - PHL
5h 17m
$90–352
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit, MIbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Allentownbus
3. Take the bus from Allentown to Philadelphiabus
19h 50m
$109–219
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
2. Take the train from Toledo to Washington Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
21h 15m
Drive 631.5 mi
1. Drive from East Lansing to Philadelphiacar 631.5 mi
10h 50m
$116–167

East Lansing to Philadelphia by bus

7Weekly Buses

19h 50mAverage Duration

$109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 539.7 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing, MI to Philadelphia via Detroit Bus Station and Allentown in around 19h 50m.

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