4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Ann Arbor, MI to Lansing, MI
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
8 h 9 m
Average duration
8 h 9 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ann Arbor, MI to Lansing, MI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ann Arbor, MI to Lansing, MI will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 1 buses that leave Ann Arbor, MI for Lansing, MI on Tue, Jun 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 84 km distance in an average of 8 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 9 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 8 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
11:51 AM8h09Ann Arbor, MI8:00 PMLansing, MI$541One-way0 transfers
- 11:51 AM8h09Ann Arbor, MI8:00 PMLansing, MI$541One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Ann Arbor, MI to Lansing, MI
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ann Arbor, MI to Lansing, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 8h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $46, and a bus costs an average of $54.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$88 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 4m Average total duration Fastest 8h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 2m Average total duration 10h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ann Arbor, MI to Lansing, MI:
A train is $14 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ann Arbor, MI to Lansing, MI costing on average $88 (€71).
Other travel options to Lansing, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 32m.
You'll arrive about -8h -35m sooner (8h 34m by bus vs 59m by car) and save roughly $-74.90 (€-60.58) compared to fuel and tolls ($88 (€71) vs $13 (€11)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Indian Trails.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Ann Arbor, MI to Lansing, MI Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:14AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 8h46 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:51AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Indian Trails | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Indian Trails | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Live departures
Ann Arbor, MI to Lansing, MI bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ann Arbor, MI to Lansing, MI buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:51 AM Ann Arbor, MI | 8h09 | 8:00 PM Lansing, MI | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ann Arbor, MI to Lansing, MI
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Buses from Ann Arbor, MI to Lansing, MI run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€43) but you can travel from only $46 (€37) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 13:00, the last at 13:00. The fastest bus covers the 52 miles (84 km) distance in 8h 9m.
Distance 52 miles (84 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€43) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 9m |
First bus 1:00 PM |
Last bus 1:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Bus providers: Indian Trails from Ann Arbor, MI to Lansing, MIYou can travel by bus between Ann Arbor, MI to Lansing, MI with Indian Trails for as low as $46 (€37). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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