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How to get fromOttawa to Jacksonby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ottawa to Jackson by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Windsor Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane plane YOW - YQG
    2. Take the train from Detroit to Jackson Stationtrain train
    6h 38m
    $201–398

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2701 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    16h 20m
    $100–174

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Jackson Stationtrain train
    12h 19m
    $160–491

  4. Drive 543.3 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Jacksoncar car 543.3 mi
    10h 26m
    $125–180

  5. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Detroit, train

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane YOW - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Jackson Stationtrain train
    8h 41m
    $416–1,250

  6. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Detroit, train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane YUL - DTW
    3. Take the train from Dearborn to Jackson Stationtrain train
    8h 42m
    $372–1,556

Ottawa to Jackson by train and car

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 515.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Jackson, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Ottawa to Jackson Station via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, and Detroit in around 12h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Jackson Bus Stop via Detroit Bus Station in around 16h 20m.

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