The cheapest and fastest buses from East Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from East Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from East Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MI will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 2 buses that leave East Lansing, MI for Grand Rapids, MI on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 100 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 1 h 45 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.




Travel Information
Compare bus and train for East Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from East Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
East Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MI bus times
The table below shows live departures for East Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MI buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:10 PM East Lansing, MI | 1h10 | 6:20 PM Grand Rapids, MI | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
![]() | 12:50 PM East Lansing, MI | 1h35 | 2:25 PM Grand Rapids, MI | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from East Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
Buses from East Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MI run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:54, the last at 17:15. The fastest bus covers the 62 miles (100 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 62 miles (100 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 08:54 |
Last bus 17:15 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, Indian Trails from East Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MIYou can travel by bus between East Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MI with FlixBus, Greyhound, Indian Trails for as low as $16 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from East Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from East Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MI by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Grand Rapids, MI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from East Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MI, follow these tips:
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
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