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

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

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  1. Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Jackson to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane LAN - PDX
    8h 24m
    $275–771

  2. Train to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Kalamazootrain train
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane AZO - PDX
    11h 33m
    $162–662

  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 Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2d 2h
    $1,313–2,074

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 8h

  5. Drive  2,293.7 mi

    1. Drive from Jackson to Portlandcar car 2,293.7 mi
    36h 24m
    $419–605

  6. Train to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DTW - PDX
    8h 43m
    $251–861

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    10h 52m
    $291–485

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    10h 50m
    $268–882

Jackson to Portland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,313Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,929.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Jackson, MI, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

You can take a train from Jackson Station to Portland via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 2d 8h.

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