Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | DTW McNamara Terminal | Michigan Flyer - East Lansing | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Detroit Airport (DTW) | Michigan Flyer - East Lansing | No tags | ||||
| Bus | DTW McNamara Terminal | Michigan Flyer - East Lansing | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Detroit Airport (DTW) | Michigan Flyer - East Lansing | No tags | ||||
| Bus | DTW McNamara Terminal | Michigan Flyer - East Lansing | No tags |
Get from Detroit to East Lansing
This route is served by bus only
The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
32bus per day
2h 25mAverage Duration
78 milesDistance
3kgCO₂ emissions
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US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad
Where are the popular stops in Detroit and East Lansing?
Stops in Detroit
Stops in East Lansing
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Detroit, MI to East Lansing by bus
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/16
$22
11/17
$22
Today
$34
11/19
$34
11/20
$34
11/21
$34
11/22
$34
11/23
$34
The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to East Lansing was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $22To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Detroit, MI to East Lansing, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $22 to $34 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to East Lansing based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-11-19.
