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How to get fromSeattle to Michigan State Universityby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Michigan State University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SEA - LAN
    8h 57m
    $117–507

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2d 3h
    $1,317–2,032

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 7h

  4. Drive  2,234.3 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Michigan State Universitycar car 2,234.3 mi
    36h 1m
    $369–533

  5. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SEA - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    9h 17m
    $184–792

  6. Fly to Bishop International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane SEA - FNT
    2. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 51m
    $174–593

  7. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SEA - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    12h 15m
    $129–516

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,873 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Michigan State University via Chicago Union Station and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 2d 3h.

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