There are 3 ways to get from Jackson to Pontiac by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Jackson Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
2h 30m$30–65Drive 77.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jackson to Pontiaccar 77.3 mi
1h 26m$15–21Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Jackson Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 33m$30–50
Jackson to Pontiac by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Pontiac is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Pontiac is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $14 - $21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jackson Station station and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jackson Station station and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Jackson and Pontiac is 99 miles. The road distance is 77.7 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Pontiac without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $30 - $65.
The train from Jackson Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Jackson to Pontiac bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson Station.
Jackson to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson Station.
The best way to get from Jackson to Pontiac is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Jackson, MI, USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Jackson Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Jackson Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station twice a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 33m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jackson Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Jackson Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Jackson to Pontiac bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pontiac Amtrak Station.
Jackson to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pontiac Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Pontiac is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Jackson to Pontiac.
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