There are 5 ways to get from Wayne State University to Michigan State University by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to East Lansing, MI1483 / ...
4h 22m$20–42Bus via Detroit Metro Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Michigan + Cass to Metro Airport North Terminal261
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MI8001 / ...
4h 59m$12–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Battle CreekWolverine
- Take the train from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak StationBlue Water
5h 16m$36–114Drive 81.7 mi
- Drive from Wayne State University to Michigan State University81.7 mi
1h 29m$15–22Bus via Ann Arbor
- Take the bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIDetroit to Ann Arbor
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MI8001 / ...
4h 27m$18–38
Wayne State University to Michigan State University by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wayne State University to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Wayne State University to Michigan State University is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Wayne State University to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from Trumbull & I-94 Service Dr and arriving at East Lansing, MI via Detroit, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Wayne State University to Michigan State University station. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Battle Creek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Wayne State University and Michigan State University is 117 miles. The road distance is 82.2 miles.
The best way to get from Wayne State University to Michigan State University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs $20 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Wayne State University to Michigan State University, including transfers.
Wayne State University to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Detroit, MI station.
Wayne State University to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Wayne State University to Michigan State University is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs $20 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $120 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Wayne State University, MI, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?
Indian Trails operates a bus from Detroit, MI to East Lansing, MI twice daily. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wayne State University to Michigan State University via Detroit, Battle Creek, and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 5h 16m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- 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
- $6–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $14–26
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $6–60
- Business - advance purchase
- $8–75
- Business Class
- $14–160
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Detroit, MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–28
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- info@michiganflyer.com
- Website
- d2a2.com
Bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8
- Website
- https://d2a2.com
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- info@michiganflyer.com
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $8–10
- Adult
- $17–24
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- 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 Michigan + Cass to Metro Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
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More Questions & Answers
Wayne State University to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing, MI station.
Wayne State University to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Battle Creek station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wayne State University to Michigan State University is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Wayne State University to Michigan State University.
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