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How to get fromJackson to Bostonby train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

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    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane DTW - PVD
    3. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    7h 45m
    $99–484

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Bostonbus bus
    20h 35m
    $148–240

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Jackson Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    20h 56m
    $242–594

  4. Drive  777 mi

    1. Drive from Jackson to Bostoncar car 777 mi
    13h 36m
    $142–205

  5. Train, fly to Bradley International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane DTW - BDL
    3. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    8h 25m
    $146–728

  6. Train, fly to Portland, bus

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Portland (PWM)plane plane DTW - PWM
    3. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    8h 42m
    $155–751

  7. Train, fly to Albany County Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane DTW - ALB
    3. Take the bus from Albany to Bostonbus bus
    10h 36m
    $180–892

  8. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Jackson Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    21h 18m
    $157–244

Jackson to Boston by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 743.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Jackson, MI, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Jackson Station to Boston via Toledo Bus Stop and Cleveland Bus Station in around 20h 35m.

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