There are 4 ways to get from Michigan to Jackson by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
2h 5m$16–35Drive 76.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit to Jacksoncar 76.9 mi
1h 19m$14–21Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Jackson Stationtrain Wolverine
2h 42m$40–65Bus via Woodward & Baltimore (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Detroit to Jackson Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 37m
Michigan to Jackson by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Jackson is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Jackson is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $14 - $21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Detroit Bus Station station and arriving at Jackson Bus Stop. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan to Jackson station. However, there are services departing from Campus Martius - Northbound and arriving at Jackson Station via Detroit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Michigan and Jackson is 89 miles. The road distance is 77.3 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Jackson without a car is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs $16 - $35.
The bus from Detroit Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stop takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Michigan to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Michigan to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Jackson is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs $16 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Jackson, MI, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $15–23 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Indian Trails also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Jackson Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 1h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Michigan to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jackson Bus Stop station.
Michigan to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jackson Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Jackson is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Michigan to Jackson.
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