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Journey Information
There are 5 intercity buses per day from Alma to East Lansing. Traveling by bus from Alma to East Lansing usually takes around 2 hours and 15 minutes, but the fastest Indian Trails bus can make the trip in just one hour and 10 minutes.
Distance | 45 mi (73 km) |
Shortest duration | 1h 10m |
Cheapest price | HRK 84.38 |
Trips per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Indian Trails |
Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Alma to East Lansing?
Bus tickets for a trip from Alma to East Lansing cost HRK 87.90 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
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What bus companies travel from Alma to East Lansing?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Alma to East Lansing. 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 | 5 | 2h 16m | HRK 90.64 |
Book Indian Trails from Alma to East Lansing from HRK 84. There are 5 trips per day offered by Indian Trails from Alma to East Lansing and you can expect on average to pay for a Indian Trails ticket to East Lansing. In Alma, Indian Trails departs to East Lansing from 383 W Superior St and one other station. In East Lansing, Indian Trails arrives at 1240 S. Harrison and one other station.
An average trip on Indian Trails from Alma to East Lansing takes 2 hours and 16 minutes , while the fastest available Indian Trails trip will get you to East Lansing in 1 hours and 10 minutes .
On weekends, Indian Trails offers 4 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to East Lansing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 15 minutes to cover the 45 miles from Alma to East Lansing. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 10 minutes. 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.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, 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 bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 11:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from Alma to East Lansing, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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 Alma?
Main departure station: 383 W Superior St
Alma has two bus stations with service to East Lansing.
All bus stations in Alma:
383 W Superior St
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Where does the bus arrive in East Lansing?
Main arrival station: East Lansing (Michigan Flyer)
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in East Lansing.
All bus stations in East Lansing:
East Lansing (Michigan Flyer)
1240 S. Harrison
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