East Lansing (Amtrak station)

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East Lansing
Station statistics
Address	1240 South Harrison Road East Lansing, MI 48823
Lines	Blue Water
Connections	Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, Greyhound Lines, Capital Area Transportation Authority
Platforms	One side platform
Tracks	2
Parking	Yes; free
Bicycle facilities	Bike rack
Baggage check	No
Other information
Accessible
Code	LNS
Traffic
Passengers (2007)	48,518 ▲ 6.7%

The East Lansing Amtrak Station, in East Lansing, Michigan is served by the Blue Water passenger train. It is located at 1240 South Harrison Road on the west edge of the Michigan State University campus, and is along 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.

[edit] Notable Places Nearby

• Michigan State University
• Lansing, Michigan
• Union Depot (Lansing, Michigan)

[edit] External links

• Amtrak - Stations - East Lansing, MI

• Ridership figures, FY 2004
• Ridership figures, FY 2005
• Ridership figures, FY 2006
• Ridership figures, FY 2007

• East Lansing-Lansing Amtrak Station (USA Rail Guide -- Trains Web)

Preceding station		Amtrak		Following station
Battle Creek toward Chicago		Blue Water		Durand toward Port Huron