There are 3 ways to get from Pontiac to Michigan State University by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus 1483
2h 12m$14–35Drive 64.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pontiac to Michigan State Universitycar 64.4 mi
1h 24m$12–17Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Battle Creektrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
5h 43m$42–98
Pontiac to Michigan State University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Pontiac to Michigan State University is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $11 - $17.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pontiac Amtrak Station station and arriving at East Lansing Michigan Flyer. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontiac station to Michigan State University station. However, there are services departing from Pontiac Amtrak Station and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Battle Creek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Pontiac and Michigan State University is 86 miles. The road distance is 64.8 miles.
The best way to get from Pontiac to Michigan State University without a car is to bus which takes 2h 12m and costs $14 - $35.
The bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyer takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.
Pontiac to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Pontiac Amtrak Station.
Pontiac to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pontiac Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Pontiac to Michigan State University is to bus which takes 2h 12m and costs $14 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $100 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Pontiac, MI, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?
Indian Trails operates a bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyer once daily. Tickets cost $14–35 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Michigan State University via Battle Creek and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 5h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pontiac to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing Michigan Flyer station.
Pontiac to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Battle Creek station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontiac to Michigan State University is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Pontiac to Michigan State University.
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