There are 7 ways to get from Michigan State University to Pittsburgh by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, 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.
Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)LAN - PIT
4h 31m$97–506Bus via Romulus
cheapest- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Take the bus from Metro Airport North Terminal to Larned + Griswold261
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
11h 36m$57–162Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to ToledoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak StationFloridian
10h 18mBus
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit, MI1483 / ...
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationGreyhound US0420
10h 42m$64–169Drive 333.6 mi
- Drive from Michigan State University to Pittsburgh333.6 mi
5h 55m$61–88Bus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)DTW - PIT
5h 39m$150–362Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationBlue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak StationFloridian
14h 43m$121–299
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 55m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan State University to Pittsburgh is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $95 - $550.
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 10h 42m.
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 308 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 and train which takes 10h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 31m 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 fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $95 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $170 and takes 10h 42m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $300 and takes 14h 43m.
What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via East Lansing, MI and Detroit Bus Station in around 10h 42m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Detroit to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
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
- $50–130
- 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
- $30–100
- 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
- $90–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- +1 989-725-5105
- 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
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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
- 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 55m to drive from Michigan State University to Pittsburgh.
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