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How to get fromAustin to Jacksonby plane, train, bus (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Austin to Jackson by plane, train, bus (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Detroit, train

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane AUS - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Jackson Stationtrain train
    7h 26m
    $140–1,044

  2. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane AUS - LAN
    2. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Jackson Transportationbus bus
    9h 33m
    $121–576

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationbus bus
    28h 15m
    $319–373

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    32h 59m
    $365–772

  5. Drive  1,291.4 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Jacksoncar car 1,291.4 mi
    21h 31m
    $236–341

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain train
    9h 53m
    $148–607

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Detroit, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAT - DTW
    3. Take the train from Dearborn to Jackson Stationtrain train
    9h 14m
    $263–1,163

  8. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AUS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain train
    10h 22m
    $166–510

  9. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane AUS - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Jackson Stationtrain train
    10h 53m
    $202–920

Austin to Jackson by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration28h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$319Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,235.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Jackson, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin to Jackson Station via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago Union Station in around 28h 15m.

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