There are 7 ways to get from Michigan State University to Pittsburgh by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit, MIbus 1483 / ...
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0420
9h 32m$54–114Bus via Romulus
cheapest- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Take the bus from Metro Airport North Terminal to Larned & Griswoldbus 261
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
10h 26m$47–107Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
10h 18mDrive 333.6 mi
- Drive from Michigan State University to Pittsburghcar 333.6 mi
5h 58m$61–88Fly from Capital Region International Airport
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane LAN - PIT
5h 58m$97–576Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
14h 43m$105–227Bus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane DTW - PIT
5h 49m$130–432
Michigan State University to Pittsburgh by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan State University to Pittsburgh is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan State University to Pittsburgh is to bus and fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $130 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan State University to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing, MI and arriving at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan State University station to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.
The distance between Michigan State University and Pittsburgh is 411 miles. The road distance is 335.5 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Pittsburgh without a car is to bus which takes 9h 32m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Michigan State University to Pittsburgh, including transfers.
Michigan State University to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing, MI station.
Michigan State University to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Pittsburgh is to bus which takes 9h 32m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $600 and takes 5h 58m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 14h 43m.
What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via East Lansing, MI and Detroit Bus Station in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Detroit to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Ft. Myers
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Metro Airport North Terminal to Larned & Griswold
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
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More Questions & Answers
Michigan State University to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit, MI station.
Michigan State University to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan State University to Pittsburgh is 336 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Michigan State University to Pittsburgh.
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