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

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There are 10 ways to get from Jackson to California by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to Detroit, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DTW - SAN
    8h 24m
    $226–410

  2. Train to Detroit, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DTW - SFO
    8h 51m
    $165–609

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d
    $767–1,634

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $423–786

  5. Drive 2,204.1 mi

    1. Drive from Jackson to Los Angelescar car 2,204.1 mi
    34h 41m
    $403–581

  6. Train to Detroit, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DTW - SNA
    8h 12m
    $374–4,610

  7. Train to Detroit, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    8h 44m
    $201–608

  8. Train to Detroit, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane DTW - SMF
    8h 56m
    $256–999

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    10h 24m
    $309–624

  10. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    10h 33m
    $284–1,046

Jackson to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$767Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,035.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Jackson, MI, USA and California, USA?

You can take a train from Jackson Station to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 2d. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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