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Pontiac to East Lansing Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Pontiac to East Lansing?
There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Pontiac to East Lansing.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$18.00 | Avg. Price$61.00 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration3h 22m | Duration11h 10m |
Bus from Pontiac to East Lansing: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Pontiac to East Lansing. Traveling by bus from Pontiac to East Lansing usually takes around 3 hours and 23 minutes, but the fastest Indian Trails bus can make the trip in 2 hours,
| Distance | 61 mi (98 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $16.00 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Indian Trails |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Pontiac to East Lansing?
Bus tickets for a trip from Pontiac to East Lansing cost $17.00 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 Pontiac to East Lansing?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Pontiac to East Lansing. Indian Trails is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trails | 2 | 3h 24m | $17.86 |
Book Indian Trails from Pontiac to East Lansing from $16. There are 2 trips per day offered by Indian Trails from Pontiac to East Lansing and you can expect on average to pay for a Indian Trails ticket to East Lansing. In Pontiac, Indian Trails departs to East Lansing from Transp Ctr - 51000 Woodward Ave . In East Lansing, Indian Trails arrives at 1240 S. Harrison .
An average trip on Indian Trails from Pontiac to East Lansing takes 3 hours and 24 minutes , while the fastest available Indian Trails trip will get you to East Lansing in 2 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, Indian Trails offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to East Lansing.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Pontiac to East Lansing
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 23 minutes to cover the 61 miles from Pontiac to East Lansing. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours. 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.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00am. To see the times for all buses from Pontiac to East Lansing, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Pontiac to East Lansing. One bus is a direct connection, meaning that you can stay on the same vehicle for the entire trip, without having to transfer onto a connecting bus at any point.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Pontiac to East Lansing; ticket prices start at $45.00.
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 Pontiac?
Main departure station: Transp Ctr - 51000 Woodward Ave
Most buses depart from the main station in Pontiac.
All bus stations in Pontiac:
Transp Ctr - 51000 Woodward Ave
Where does the bus arrive in East Lansing?
Main arrival station: 1240 S. Harrison
All buses from Pontiac arrive at one main station in East Lansing.
All bus stations in East Lansing:
1240 S. Harrison
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