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How to get to East Lansing by bus
Routes | 13 |
Trips per day | 59 |
bus lines | 1 |
Stations | 2 |
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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 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.
What bus companies travel to East Lansing, Michigan?
Located in Michigan, East Lansing is accessible by bus from 13 other cities. You can choose from 59 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to East Lansing on Wanderu. Indian Trails usually has the most buses on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to East Lansing are also available..
Bus companies serving East Lansing
Bus | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Indian Trails | 72 | 4h 29m | PLN 121.18 |
Which bus service has the best service to East Lansing?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to East Lansing by bus with Indian Trails giving them a 5 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that Indian Trails had the most comfortable bus service to East Lansing taking into account the seats and amenities that Indian Trails offers. They rate Indian Trails a 4.8 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to East Lansing punctually, travelers suggest that Greyhound has the best on time performance on their bus schedules to East Lansing, rating them a 5 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The busiest bus station in East Lansing is 1240 S. Harrison. As East Lansing's main station, it has the most buses coming and going. However, a popular alternative is East Lansing (Michigan Flyer).
Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Chicago | 6h 25m | PLN 170.49 |
Detroit | 3h 42m | PLN 90.83 |
Southfield | 3h 10m | PLN 76.87 |
Houghton | 16h 26m | PLN 421.40 |
Gaylord | 5h 18m | PLN 129.13 |
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