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Journey Information
There are 6 intercity buses per day from East Lansing to Sault Ste. Marie. Traveling by bus from East Lansing to Sault Ste. Marie usually takes around 9 hours and 42 minutes, but the fastest Indian Trails bus can make the trip in 8 hours and 10 minutes.
Distance | 260 mi (418 km) |
Shortest duration | 8h 10m |
Cheapest price | $51.00 |
Most frequent service | Indian Trails |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from East Lansing to Sault Ste. Marie?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from East Lansing to Sault Ste. Marie. 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 | 6 | 9h 43m | $54.58 |
Book Indian Trails from East Lansing to Sault Ste. Marie from $51. There are 6 trips per day offered by Indian Trails from East Lansing to Sault Ste. Marie and you can expect on average to pay for a Indian Trails ticket to Sault Ste. Marie. In East Lansing, Indian Trails departs to Sault Ste. Marie from East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) and one other station. In Sault Ste. Marie, Indian Trails arrives at E Upper Peninsula Transit Auth Term - 4001 I-75 Business Spur .
An average trip on Indian Trails from East Lansing to Sault Ste. Marie takes 9 hours and 43 minutes , while the fastest available Indian Trails trip will get you to Sault Ste. Marie in 8 hours and 10 minutes .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 9 hours and 42 minutes to cover the 260 miles from East Lansing to Sault Ste. Marie. However, the fastest bus only takes 8 hours and 10 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. 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.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 12:00pm and the last bus leaves at 3:00pm. To see the times for all buses from East Lansing to Sault Ste. Marie, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 6 scheduled buses that travel from East Lansing to Sault Ste. Marie every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from East Lansing to Sault Ste. Marie; ticket prices start at $88.00.
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: East Lansing (Michigan Flyer)
East Lansing has two bus stations with service to Sault Ste. Marie.
All bus stations in East Lansing:
East Lansing (Michigan Flyer)
1240 S. Harrison
Where does the bus arrive in Sault Ste. Marie?
Main arrival station: E Upper Peninsula Transit Auth Term - 4001 I-75 Business Spur
All buses from East Lansing arrive at one main station in Sault Ste. Marie.
All bus stations in Sault Ste. Marie:
E Upper Peninsula Transit Auth Term - 4001 I-75 Business Spur
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