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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Jackson by plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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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
    $158–1,064

  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 East Lansing to Jacksonbus bus
    9h 55m
    $115–580

  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

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain train Wolverine
    33h 27m
    $780–1,208

  5. Drive  1,291.3 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Jacksoncar car 1,291.3 mi
    21h 29m
    $221–319

  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 58m
    $213–737

  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 13m
    $232–985

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

    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 East Lansingbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing to Jacksonbus bus
    10h 25m
    $125–607

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Detroit (DTW) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest 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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Jackson Station via Chicago Union Station in around 33h 27m.

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