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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity coaches per day from Birmingham to East Lansing. Traveling by coach from Birmingham to East Lansing usually takes around 31 hours and 36 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 27 hours and 25 minutes.
Distance | 649 mi (1045 km) |
Shortest duration | 27h 25m |
Cheapest price | £79.81 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Birmingham to East Lansing?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Birmingham to East Lansing. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Greyhound | 3 | 1d 7h 37m | £86.61 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 3 bus trips from Birmingham to East Lansing every day, with the average journey taking around 31 hours and 37 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to East Lansing usually start from £73.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 31 hours and 36 minutes to cover the 649 miles from Birmingham to East Lansing. However, the fastest coach only takes 27 hours and 25 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when coaches are busiest, as many travelers take the coach to enjoy the weekend in East Lansing. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 11:00. To see the times for all coaches from Birmingham to East Lansing, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled coaches that travel from Birmingham to East Lansing every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which coach you take, you will have to transfer coaches at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Birmingham to East Lansing; ticket prices start at £348.75.
City Information
Birmingham
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Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Birmingham may not be the capital of Alabama, but it does hold the crown as both the cultural and entertainment capital of the Cotton State. The second-most populous city, Birmingham was founded during the Reconstruction Period, which followed the American Civil War.
Quietly going about its business as an industrial powerhouse, producing much of America's iron and steel, Birmingham didn't enter the world's consciousness until the Civil Rights Movement one hundred years later. It’s one of the 8 iconic cities on our Martin Luther King, Jr. road trip, as it’s the city where Dr. King wrote his famous “Letter From a Birmingham Jail.” When visiting, be sure to stop at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute to learn more about the city’s civil rights history.
Today known as America's 'Magic City,' new life has been blown into downtown Birmingham in recent years. Its streets have been cleaned up, allowing the city's historical gems such as the Alabama Theater to shine once more both by day and by night.
The Birmingham Museum of Art contains the most extensive collection of artworks in the southeastern United States. It's connected to the nightlife districts of Five Points South, Lakeview, and Uptown by a series of charming tree-lined public squares. Close by Five Points South also lies Red Mountain's Vulcan Park, home to the world's largest cast-iron statue. It was made for the St. Louis World Fair of 1904.
Birmingham is an important regional hub linking the Deep South, the Appalachian Mountains, and Piedmont. Travelers can easily reach other noteworthy destinations in the U.S., including Dallas, Phoenix, and Montgomery, thanks to the hundreds of bus and train routes to and from Birmingham.
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 coach leave from in Birmingham?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Express Carriers
Birmingham's Intermodal Facility is a modern station right in the heart of downtown. It is near the McWane Science Center and only a 10-minute walk to the University of Alabama. On-site, you'll find a cafe, plus amenities like restrooms, seating, and vending machines. The Intermodal Facility is a hub for Amtrak trains, intercity coaches, and MAX transit throughout Birmingham, so it's easy to transfer between travel modes within the same station. Greyhound and Jefferson Lines operate coach routes through the Birmingham Intermodal Facility.
All coach stations in Birmingham:
Express Carriers
Where does the coach arrive in East Lansing?
Main arrival station: Train Station - 1240 S Harrison Rd E
All coaches from Birmingham arrive at one main station in East Lansing.
Coach stations in East Lansing:
Train Station - 1240 S Harrison Rd E
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