There are 6 ways to get from Michigan State University to Philadelphia by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane LAN - PHL
4h 41m$104–476Bus via New York
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
20h 1mBus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
20h 24mDrive 631.2 mi
- Drive from Michigan State University to Philadelphiacar 631.2 mi
10h 48m$116–167Bus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DTW - PHL
5h 30m$142–446Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Allentownbus
- Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus
21h 12m$151–247
Michigan State University to Philadelphia by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan State University to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan State University to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $100 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan State University station to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Toledo Bus Stop and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 1m.
The distance between Michigan State University and Philadelphia is 543 miles. The road distance is 634.8 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Philadelphia without a car is to bus via New York which takes 20h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Michigan State University to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Michigan State University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $100 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs and takes 20h 1m.
Michigan State University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan State University to Philadelphia is 635 miles. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from Michigan State University to Philadelphia.
What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to Philadelphia Bus Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo Bus Stop, and New York Midtown in around 20h 1m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- info@michiganflyer.com
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- customerservice@martzbus.com
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Martz Bus
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