Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to East Lansing

Next bus departures

Next departures for Detroit to East Lansing on November 18
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Indian TrailsBus
Detroit Bus Station
East Lansing (Michigan Flyer)Cheapest
Michigan FlyerBus
DTW McNamara Terminal
Michigan Flyer - East LansingFastest
Indian TrailsBus
Detroit Bus Station
East Lansing (Michigan Flyer)No tags
Michigan FlyerBus
Detroit Airport (DTW)
Michigan Flyer - East LansingNo tags
Indian TrailsBus
Detroit Bus Station
East Lansing (Bus/Amtrak)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 2:18 PM EST.

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 $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32bus per day
2h 25mAverage Duration
125 kmDistance
3kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Detroit, MI to East Lansing by bus

  1. How far is Detroit from East Lansing?

    The distance between Detroit and East Lansing is around 127 km (79 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Detroit to East Lansing?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit, and end it at Michigan Flyer - East Lansing, in East Lansing.

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
$32
11-17
$32
Today
$32
11-19
$49
11-20
$49
11-21
$49
11-22
$49
11-23
$49
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to East Lansing was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $32

To 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 $32 to $49 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 $49 which is on 2025-11-19.

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