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

The cheapest way to get from Kitchener to East Lansing is to bus via Romulus which costs $30 - $80 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kitchener to East Lansing is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Kitchener and East Lansing?

No, there is no direct bus from Kitchener to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from Kitchener and arriving at East Lansing Michigan Flyer via Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Kitchener to East Lansing?

The distance between Kitchener and East Lansing is 238 miles. The road distance is 228 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kitchener to East Lansing without a car is to bus which takes 8h 55m and costs $40 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Kitchener to East Lansing, including transfers.

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

Kitchener to East Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Kitchener station.

Train or bus from Kitchener to East Lansing?

The best way to get from Kitchener to East Lansing is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs $50 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Kitchener to East Lansing bus arrive?

Kitchener to East Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

Can I drive from Kitchener to East Lansing?

Yes, the driving distance between Kitchener to East Lansing is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Kitchener to East Lansing.

Where can I stay near East Lansing?

There are 89+ hotels available in East Lansing.

Kitchener to East Lansing - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kitchener to East Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kitchener to Sarniatrain VIA Rail
2. Take the train from Port Huron Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
7h 13m
$51–151
Bus via Romulus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Metro Airport North Terminalbus 261
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
10h
$34–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2710
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus 1483
8h 55m
$42–79
Drive 226.6 mi
1. Drive from Kitchener to East Lansingcar 226.6 mi
4h 8m
$52–75

Kitchener to East Lansing by train, car, and bus

7Weekly Services

7h 13mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kitchener to East Lansing.

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Distance: 236.5 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Kitchener, ON, Canada and East Lansing, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Kitchener to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Sarnia, Port Huron Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kitchener to East Lansing Michigan Flyer via Detroit Bus Station in around 8h 55m.

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