There are 5 ways to get from Jackson to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Jackson Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
1h 44m$24–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jackson Transportation to Detroit Greyhoundbus 1488 / ...
2h 5m$14–27Drive 76.3 mi
- Drive from Jackson to Detroitcar 76.3 mi
1h 18m$14–21Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Jackson to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane LAN - DTW
3h 2m$194–590Bus via Baltimore St - Southbound (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Jackson Station to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 12m$25–35
Jackson to Detroit by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Detroit is to bus which costs $14 - $27 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Detroit is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $13 - $21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jackson Transportation and arriving at Detroit Greyhound. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jackson Station station and arriving at Detroit. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Jackson and Detroit is 76 miles. The road distance is 76.8 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $24 - $50.
The train from Jackson Station to Detroit takes 1h 44m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Jackson to Detroit bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Jackson Transportation station.
Jackson to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson Station.
The best way to get from Jackson to Detroit is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $24 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $27 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Jackson, MI, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Jackson Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, Indian Trails operates a bus from Jackson Transportation to Detroit Greyhound twice daily. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jackson Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Jackson Transportation to Detroit Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jackson Transportation to Detroit Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jackson Transportation to Detroit Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Jackson Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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More Questions & Answers
Jackson to Detroit bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Greyhound station.
Jackson to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Detroit is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Jackson to Detroit.
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