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

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

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  1. Fly to Detroit, train

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PDX - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Jackson Stationtrain train
    8h 44m
    $182–745

  2. Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane PDX - LAN
    2. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Jackson Transportationbus bus
    11h 25m
    $133–577

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2d 2h
    $629–1,354

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $412–667

  5. Drive  2,293.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Jacksoncar car 2,293.9 mi
    36h 23m
    $419–605

  6. Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane PDX - AZO
    2. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Jackson Stationtrain train
    11h 44m
    $142–545

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain train
    11h 27m
    $225–428

  8. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain train
    11h 20m
    $168–601

Portland to Jackson by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$629Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,037.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Jackson Station via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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