There are 6 ways to get from Michigan State University to University of Pittsburgh by plane, bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly from Lansing • 5h 22m
Cheapest option
Bus • 12h
4 alternative options
Bus to Detroit, fly • 5h 30m
Bus, train • 10h 48m
Bus via Cleveland • 11h 53m
Drive • 5h 51m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan State University to University of Pittsburgh is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 51m.
The quickest way to get from Michigan State University to University of Pittsburgh is to fly which costs $250 - $650 and takes 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan State University to University of Pittsburgh. However, there are services departing from NBD Farm past Auditorium and arriving at Fifth Ave + Tennyson Ave via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo, Cleveland and Fifth Ave + Ross St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
The distance between Michigan State University and University of Pittsburgh is 284 miles. The road distance is 350.2 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to University of Pittsburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 48m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Michigan State University to University of Pittsburgh, including transfers.
Michigan State University to University of Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to University of Pittsburgh is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $250 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Cleveland, which costs and takes 11h 53m.
There is no direct flight from Lansing Airport to Pittsburgh Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 57m and has one stopover.
Michigan State University to University of Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh station.

- Distance: 283.8 miles
- Duration: 5h 22m
What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Michigan State University to University of Pittsburgh hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Michigan State University to University of Pittsburgh via NBD Farm past Auditorium, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Fifth Ave + Ross St, and Fifth Ave + Tennyson Ave in around 11h 53m.

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lansing to Pittsburgh via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220 - $800
Flights from Lansing to Pittsburgh via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220 - $800
Flights from Lansing to Pittsburgh via Reagan Washington, New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240 - $850
Flights from Lansing to Pittsburgh via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240 - $900
Flights from Lansing to Pittsburgh via Chicago O'Hare, Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240 - $900
Flights from Lansing to Pittsburgh via Reagan Washington, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240 - $900

- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lansing to Pittsburgh via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220 - $600
Flights from Lansing to Pittsburgh via Detroit, New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270 - $700
Flights from Detroit to Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $430

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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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 - $60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Premium
- $210 - $290
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $65 - $110
- Business Seat
- $70 - $100

- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- info@michiganflyer.com
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Amtrak

- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25 - $65
- Book at
- baronsbus.com

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toledo to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18 - $26
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $18 - $26
- Flexible
- $35 - $55
Bus from Cleveland to Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19 - $28
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $19 - $28
- Flexible
- $35 - $55
Bus from Detroit to Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $35 - $50
- Flexible
- $60 - $90

- Phone
- +1 800-292-3831
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10 - $23
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Children 2-16
- $10 - $14
- College students
- $13 - $19
- Senior Citizens 62+
- $15 - $21
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Yes, the driving distance between Michigan State University to University of Pittsburgh is 350 miles. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Michigan State University to University of Pittsburgh.
Delta and American Airlines offer flights from Lansing Airport to Pittsburgh Airport.
There are 146+ hotels available in University of Pittsburgh. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Lansing Airport is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $27 - $33.