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How to get to East Lansing by train
- Routes
- 9
- Trips per day
- 20
- train lines
- 2
- Stations
- 1
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About 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 coach 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
Popular train stations in East Lansing:
- Train Station - 1240 S Harrison Rd E
What train companies travel to East Lansing, MI?
Located in Michigan, East Lansing is accessible by train from 9 other cities. You can choose from 20 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to East Lansing on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Coach tickets to East Lansing are also available.
Train companies serving East Lansing
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 134 | 13 hrs, 55 mins | €101.25 |
| Amtrak Blue Water | 9 | 3 hrs, 28 mins | €35.98 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railway service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned toilet, free WiFi and power sockets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
The Blue Water is a higher-speed Amtrak train line that travels 319 miles between Chicago, IL and Port Huron, MI. Both Coach and Business Class tickets are available to purchase on the Blue Water, but if you’re looking to save, make sure to book early. Blue Water trains include amenities like free WiFi, cafe service, and power sockets at every seat.
Which train carrier has the best service to East Lansing?
Based on customers’ travel reviews, travellers who booked on Wanderu rave about travelling to East Lansing by train with Amtrak Blue Water, giving it a 4.7 rating out of 5.
Travellers also mentioned that Amtrak Blue Water had the most comfortable train service to East Lansing, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate Amtrak Blue Water at 4.5 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in East Lansing punctually, travellers suggest that Amtrak Blue Water has the best on-time performance on its train schedules to East Lansing, rating it 4.6 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
€8.03 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to East Lansing, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to East Lansing. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to East Lansing was €9.82.
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The main train station in East Lansing is Train Station - 1240 S Harrison Rd E. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around East Lansing.
The closest airport to East Lansing is Capital City Airport (LAN), located 6 miles from the city centre of East Lansing.
East Lansing ranks number 5 among the most popular train destinations in Michigan. East Lansing ranks number 130 among train destinations in the country. East Lansing ranks number 16 in Michigan by the number of places connected to it by train. There are 9 direct train schedules arriving in East Lansing each day.
The population of East Lansing is 48,471. It ranks number 11 by population in Michigan. It ranks number 201 by population in the country.
A short train trip to East Lansing, under 60 miles, can cost as little as €8.03. A 60 to 200 mile train trip to East Lansing starts at €8.93. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as €25.89.
People who take the train to East Lansing are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent services, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to East Lansing easy whether you’re planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest train station to the city centre of East Lansing is Train Station - 1240 S Harrison Rd E, located just 1.4 miles away. Select Train Station - 1240 S Harrison Rd E as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of East Lansing. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.
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