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How to get fromPortland to Michigan State Universityby plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Michigan State University by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane PDX - LAN
    11h 16m
    $237–1,107

  2. Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane PDX - AZO
    2. Take the train from Kalamazoo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 8m
    $189–847

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2d 3h
    $236–1,162

  4. Drive 2,306.7 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Michigan State Universitycar car 2,306.7 mi
    36h 40m
    $421–609

  5. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane PDX - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint, MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    7h 44m
    $217–873

  6. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PDX - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    9h 12m
    $194–842

  7. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PDX - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    9h 51m
    $359–1,537

Portland to Michigan State University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Michigan State University via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, and EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St in around 2d 3h.

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