There are 5 ways to get from Michigan State University to Austin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane LAN - AUS
6h 20m$193–928Bus to Detroit, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DTW - AUS
6h 51m$121–494Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
33h 36m$256–521Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain Texas Eagle
34h 1m$398–876Drive 1,309.7 mi
- Drive from Michigan State University to Austincar 1,309.7 mi
21h 37m$239–346
Michigan State University to Austin by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan State University to Austin is to bus and fly which costs $120 - $500 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan State University to Austin is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $190 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan State University to Austin. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Michigan Flyer and arriving at 400 Cesar Chavez/Trinity via Detroit Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan State University station to Austin. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Austin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 1m.
The distance between Michigan State University and Austin is 1151 miles. The road distance is 1317.3 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 33h 36m and costs $250 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Michigan State University to Austin, including transfers.
Michigan State University to Austin bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing Michigan Flyer station.
Michigan State University to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Austin is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $190 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 33h 36m, you could also train, which costs $390 - $900 and takes 34h 1m.
What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to 400 Cesar Chavez/Trinity via East Lansing Michigan Flyer, Detroit Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G in around 33h 36m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Detroit to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Detroit to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $320–2,200
Flights from Detroit to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–750
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- info@michiganflyer.com
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
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More Questions & Answers
Michigan State University to Austin bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Austin is 1h behind Michigan State University. It is currently 3:31 PM in Michigan State University and 2:31 PM in Austin.
Michigan State University to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan State University to Austin is 1317 miles. It takes approximately 21h 37m to drive from Michigan State University to Austin.
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