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East Lansing to Pontiac Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from East Lansing to Pontiac?
There are usually 2 daily train trips from East Lansing to Pontiac.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceUS$18.00 | Avg. PriceUS$73.00 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips3 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration2h 51m | Duration8h 39m |
Bus from East Lansing to Pontiac: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from East Lansing to Pontiac. Traveling by bus from East Lansing to Pontiac usually takes around 2 hours and 51 minutes, but the fastest Indian Trails bus can make the trip in 2 hours,
| Distance | 61 mi (98 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 0m |
| Cheapest price | US$18.00 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Indian Trails |
| Bus lines | 1 |
Price trends for buses from East Lansing to Pontiac
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What bus companies travel from East Lansing to Pontiac?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from East Lansing to Pontiac. Indian Trails connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trails | 3 | 2h 51m | US$18.00 |
Book Indian Trails from East Lansing to Pontiac from US$18. There are 3 Indian Trails schedules from East Lansing to Pontiac and you can expect on average to pay for a Indian Trails ticket to Pontiac. In East Lansing, Indian Trails departs to Pontiac from 1240 S. Harrison and no other station. In Pontiac, Indian Trails arrives at Transp Ctr - 51000 Woodward Ave and no other station.
An average trip on Indian Trails from East Lansing to Pontiac takes 2 hours and 51 minutes , while the fastest available Indian Trails trip will get you to Pontiac in 2 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, Indian Trails offers 3 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Pontiac.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from East Lansing to Pontiac
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 51 minutes to cover the 98 kilometers from East Lansing to Pontiac. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Because many passengers travel from East Lansing to Pontiac at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Pontiac, book your ticket for the last day of the week."
The first bus leaves at 1:00pm and the last bus leaves at 4:00pm. To see the times for all buses from East Lansing to Pontiac, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from East Lansing to Pontiac every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. However, only one of these is a direct bus. With direct service, you do not have to transfer onto a different bus at any point during your trip. Direct buses also tend to be significantly faster, which is worth bearing in mind as you compare the available options.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from East Lansing to Pontiac; ticket prices start at US$47.00.
City Information
East Lansing
East Lansing, a city shockingly located just east of Lansing, is primarily known as the home of Michigan State University. In fact, around half of its population is composed of students, and some of the city's most visited attractions are situated on the college campus. Among them are the historic W. J. Beal Botanical Garden, the 104-foot-tall Beaumont Tower, the contemporary Broad Art Museum, and the renowned Wharton Center for Performing Arts. Aside from its vibrant college life, East Lansing is also known for its yearly events, such as The East Lansing Film Festival, the largest of its kind in the entire state.
Lake Lansing is a go-to for swimming, fishing, or just getting some fresh air, but you'll also find parks and golf courses all around the city. The tree-lined Grand River Avenue divides the MSU campus from the rest of the city; find some of the city's best shopping and dining in the Grand River area, including HopCat, Beggar's Banquet, and Barrio East Lansing.
Public transit buses connect East Lansing to the closest airport, the Capital Region International Airport. However, it's also easy to take an intercity bus to nearby travel hubs, Detroit and Chicago, by booking a ticket with Greyhound, Indian Trails, or Jefferson Lines. East Lansing is a stop on Amtrak's Blue Water line, which makes train travel in and out of the city a breeze.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in East Lansing?
Main departure station: 1240 S. Harrison
Most buses depart from the main station in East Lansing.
All bus stations in East Lansing:
1240 S. Harrison
Where does the bus arrive in Pontiac?
Main arrival station: Transp Ctr - 51000 Woodward Ave
All buses from East Lansing arrive at one main station in Pontiac.
Bus stations in Pontiac:
Transp Ctr - 51000 Woodward Ave
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