There are 4 ways to get from Jackson to Traverse City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Traverse City (TVC)plane JAN - TVC
7h 11m$142–519Bus
- Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
23h 40m$187–351Train, bus
- Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
25h 39mDrive 1,022.3 mi
- Drive from Jackson to Traverse Citycar 1,022.3 mi
16h 37m$187–270
Jackson to Traverse City by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Traverse City is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 16h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Traverse City is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 40m.
The distance between Jackson and Traverse City is 916 miles. The road distance is 1028.3 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 23h 40m and costs $180 - $360.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Jackson to Traverse City, including transfers.
Jackson to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Jackson to Traverse City is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $360 and takes 23h 40m.
Jackson to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Traverse City is 1h ahead of Jackson. It is currently 4:20 AM in Jackson and 5:20 AM in Traverse City.
What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Traverse City (TVC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Traverse City, MI via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 23h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Traverse City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Traverse City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Traverse City via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Traverse City via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jackson to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Traverse City is 1028 miles. It takes approximately 16h 37m to drive from Jackson to Traverse City.
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