Air Travel
East Lansing is served by several major airports:
Lansing’s Capital Region International Airport (LAN) is serviced by five airlines.
- Taxi cabs are available upon arrival and there is a direct line inside the baggage claim to call for a taxi, or you can use UBER, Lyft. The airport is about 10.5 miles from the MSU campus.
- Rental cars can be obtained at LAN airport rental car offices, with prior reservation.
Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) is serviced by all major airlines
- Bus Michigan Flyer is an economical way to travel 90 miles from the airport. The fare for the Michigan Flyer is about $32 USD. The bus generally runs 12 to 14 round trips per day between the hours of 4 a.m. and 11 p.m. and reservations can be made at http://www.michiganflyer.com/.
- Rental cars can be obtained at DTW airport rental car offices, with prior reservation.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids, MI is within 60-minute driving distance.
- Taxi cabs are always available upon arrival. You can get a traditional taxi right outside the arrival terminals. Luxury sedan transportation can be scheduled prior to arrival by calling Metro Cab at +1 (616) 827-6500. It is about 65 miles from the airport to the MSU campus, or you can use UBER, Lyft.
- Rental cars can be obtained at GRR airport rental car offices, with prior reservation.
Bishop International Airport (FNT) in Flint, MI is within 60-minute driving distance.
- Taxi cabs can be reserved prior to arrival by calling International Cab at +1 (810) 691-6396. It is about 45 miles from the airport to MSU campus, or you can use UBER, Lyft.
- Rental cars can be obtained at FNT airport rental car offices, with prior reservation.
Ground Transportation
Bus Michigan Flyer
Tel: (517) 333-0400
