There are 6 ways to get from Michigan State University to Philadelphia by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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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 22m$155–779Bus to Detroit, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DTW - PHL
5h 28m$93–375Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to State College Regional Airportbus
- Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
18h 48m$118–206Bus, 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 35m$234–491Drive 631.1 mi
- Drive from Michigan State University to Philadelphiacar 631.1 mi
10h 48m$116–167Bus via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
19h 52m$113–234
Michigan State University to Philadelphia by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
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 22m and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan State University to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from NBD Farm past Auditorium and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo Bus Stop and State College Regional Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 48m.
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 which takes 18h 48m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 22m 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 22m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 18h 48m.
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, American Airlines, and United 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 NBD Farm past Auditorium, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo Bus Stop, and State College Regional Airport in around 18h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Toledo to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from State College Regional Airport to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- 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
- 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 Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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