There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Jackson by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit to Jackson Stationtrain Wolverine
1h 23m$24–50Drive 76.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit to Jacksoncar 76.9 mi
1h 19m$14–21Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
2h 5m$16–35Bus via Woodward & Baltimore (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Detroit to Jackson Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 37m$26–36
Detroit to Jackson by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Jackson is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Jackson is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $14 - $21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Detroit Bus Station station and arriving at Jackson Bus Stop. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Detroit and arriving at Jackson Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Detroit and Jackson is 76 miles. The road distance is 77.3 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Jackson without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $24 - $50.
The train from Detroit to Jackson Station takes 1h 23m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Detroit to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Jackson is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $24 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $35 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Jackson, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Jackson Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $13–26 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Indian Trails also services this route once daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Detroit to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jackson Bus Stop station.
Detroit to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jackson Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Jackson is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Detroit to Jackson.
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