How to get from East Lansing to Lansing by bus?

From East Lansing to Lansing by bus

To get from East Lansing to Lansing you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 39 bus from Wbd Shaw Before Farm Lane station to Wbd Kalamazoo Past Harrison station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 15 bus and finally take the 08 bus from Cata Trans Center station to Ebd Shiawassee Past Cedar St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The bus schedule from East Lansing may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Lansing on the Moovit app.

35min
Bus - 3939
Bus - 1515
Bus - 0808
Leaves from Wbd Shaw Before Farm Lane

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    East Lansing
  • 2
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    39 - University Village
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wbd Kalamazoo Past Harrison
    ID 2842
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    15 E Kalamazoo - Downtown Lansing
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cata Trans Center
    ID 7
    14 min
  • 6
    Bus - 0808
    Wait for bus
    08
    8 Pennsylvania - Holt
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Ebd Shiawassee Past Cedar St
    Ride to bus station
    Ebd Shiawassee Past Cedar St
    ID 1624
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from East Lansing to Lansing by bus via 31 and 01

To get from East Lansing to Lansing in Lansing, take the 31 bus from Ramp 1 Bay 4 station to Wbd Gr. River Ave Before Division station. Next, take the 01 bus from Wbd Gr. River Ave Before Division station to Wbd Michigan Past Larch St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The bus schedule from East Lansing may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Lansing on the Moovit app.

32min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
Bus - 0101
Walk to Lansing
Leaves from Ramp 1 Bay 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ramp 1 Bay 4
    ID 5955
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    31 Brody Complex - Via Grand River
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wbd Gr. River Ave Before Division
    ID 1657
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - 0101
    Wait for bus
    01
    1 Downtown Lansing
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wbd Michigan Past Larch St
    ID 1744
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to Lansing
    Walk to
    Lansing
    510 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Lansing to Lansing

The distance between East Lansing and Lansing is approximately 5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Lansing to Lansing by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lansing – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from East Lansing to Lansing

To check the bus schedule from East Lansing to Lansing using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (East Lansing) and destination (Lansing), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Alternative route from East Lansing to Lansing by bus via 31 and 01

To get from East Lansing to Lansing in Lansing, take the 31 bus from Ramp 1 Bay 4 station to Wbd Gr. River Ave Before Division station. Next, take the 01 bus from Wbd Gr. River Ave Before Division station to Wbd Michigan Past Larch St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The bus schedule from East Lansing may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Lansing on the Moovit app.

32min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
Bus - 0101
Walk to Lansing
Leaves from Ramp 1 Bay 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ramp 1 Bay 4
    ID 5955
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    31 Brody Complex - Via Grand River
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wbd Gr. River Ave Before Division
    ID 1657
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - 0101
    Wait for bus
    01
    1 Downtown Lansing
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wbd Michigan Past Larch St
    ID 1744
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to Lansing
    Walk to
    Lansing
    510 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Lansing to Lansing?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Bus line 39, Bus line 15, Bus line 08.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Lansing to Lansing?

    The alternative route takes 32 minutes, using Bus line 31, Bus line 01.

  • Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Lansing in Lansing?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from East Lansing to Lansing in Lansing?

    The 39 bus line goes from Wbd Kalamazoo Past Harrison station near East Lansing in Lansing to Cata Trans Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Cata Trans Center station near Lansing.

  • How long does it take to travel from East Lansing to Lansing in Lansing by bus?

    The total travel time between East Lansing and Lansing by bus is about 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near East Lansing to get to Lansing in Lansing?

    Get on the 39 bus from the Wbd Kalamazoo Past Harrison stop near East Lansing in Lansing.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between East Lansing and Lansing in Lansing?

    Get off the bus at the Cata Trans Center stop, which is closest to Lansing.

  • When is the last bus from East Lansing to Lansing in Lansing?

    The last bus from East Lansing to Lansing in Lansing is the DOWNTOWN LANSING-MERIDIAN MALL line. It leaves the Wbd Gr. River Past Collingwood stop at 11:07 PM.

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