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East Lansing (Amtrak station)
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The East Lansing Amtrak Station, in East Lansing, Michigan
, is served by the passenger train. It also serves as the intercity
bus station
for East Lansing, with a separate bus ticket counter and Greyhound
and Indian Trails
routes stopping at the station daily. It is located at 1240 South Harrison Road on the west edge of the Michigan State University
campus, and is served by CATA
routes 20, 30, and 38. Parking is free but is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The station has public restrooms, payphones, and vending machines, and the indoor waiting area is wheelchair accessible.
Baggage cannot be checked at this location; however, up to two suitcases in addition to any "personal items" such as briefcases, purses, laptop bags, and infant equipment are allowed on board as carry-ons.
Of the 22 Michigan stations served by Amtrak, East Lansing was the fifth-busiest in FY2010, boarding or detraining an average of approximately 160 passengers daily.
.
In July 2010 the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee
approved $2.5 million to construct a new multi-modal transit center and improve passenger flow at the site. Future development plans include a new parking structure and improved bus facilities.
Ridership for fiscal year 2010 was 59,812.
East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is located directly east of Lansing, Michigan, the state's capital. Most of the city is within Ingham County, though a small portion lies in Clinton County. The population was 48,579 at the time of the 2010 census, an increase from...
, is served by the passenger train. It also serves as the intercity
Intercity bus
An intercity bus is a bus that carries passengers significant distances between different cities, towns, or other populated areas. Unlike a municipal bus, which has frequent stops throughout a city or town, an intercity bus generally has a single stop at a centralized location within the city, and...
bus station
Bus station
A bus station is a structure where city or intercity buses stop to pick up and drop off passengers. It is larger than a bus stop, which is usually simply a place on the roadside, where buses can stop...
for East Lansing, with a separate bus ticket counter and Greyhound
Greyhound Lines
Greyhound Lines, Inc., based in Dallas, Texas, is an intercity common carrier of passengers by bus serving over 3,700 destinations in the United States, Canada and Mexico, operating under the well-known logo of a leaping greyhound. It was founded in Hibbing, Minnesota, USA, in 1914 and...
and Indian Trails
Indian Trails
Indian Trails is an inter-city bus company based in Owosso, Michigan.- History :Indian Trails was founded in 1910 in Owosso as the Phillips-Taylor Livery Service, whose main business was transporting cargo to and from Durand Union Station and the surrounding Shiawassee County...
routes stopping at the station daily. It is located at 1240 South Harrison Road on the west edge of the Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
campus, and is served by CATA
Capital Area Transportation Authority
The Capital Area Transportation Authority provides mass transit bus service and paratransit within the metro Lansing, Michigan area including Michigan State University .- CATA system :...
routes 20, 30, and 38. Parking is free but is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The station has public restrooms, payphones, and vending machines, and the indoor waiting area is wheelchair accessible.
Baggage cannot be checked at this location; however, up to two suitcases in addition to any "personal items" such as briefcases, purses, laptop bags, and infant equipment are allowed on board as carry-ons.
Of the 22 Michigan stations served by Amtrak, East Lansing was the fifth-busiest in FY2010, boarding or detraining an average of approximately 160 passengers daily.
History
The station building was originally built as a storage facility for Michigan State UniversityMichigan State University
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
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In July 2010 the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee
United States Senate Committee on Appropriations
The United States Senate Committee on Appropriations is a standing committee of the United States Senate. It has jurisdiction over all discretionary spending legislation in the Senate....
approved $2.5 million to construct a new multi-modal transit center and improve passenger flow at the site. Future development plans include a new parking structure and improved bus facilities.
Passenger statistics
| Year | | Total Passengers | | % change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 27,661 | -12.5% |
| 2001 | 26,216 | -5.2% |
| 2002 | 23,502 | -10.4% |
| 2003 | 22,495 | -4.3% |
| 2004 | 33,404 | +48.5% |
| 2005 | 40,577 | +21.5% |
| 2006 | 45,212 | +11.4% |
| 2007 | 48,025 | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 51,161 | +6.5% |
| 2009 | 51,280 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 62,241 | +21.4% |
Ridership for fiscal year 2010 was 59,812.
Notable places nearby
- Michigan State UniversityMichigan State UniversityMichigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
- Lansing, MichiganLansing, MichiganLansing is the capital of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located mostly in Ingham County, although small portions of the city extend into Eaton County. The 2010 Census places the city's population at 114,297, making it the fifth largest city in Michigan...
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