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

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There are 9 ways to get from Roanoke to Jackson by plane, train, bus (Amtrak), bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Detroit, train

    best
    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ROA - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Jackson Stationtrain train
    8h 13m
    $112–511

  2. Drive 526.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Jacksoncar car 526.8 mi
    10h 6m
    $97–139

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Exit 118 - Park and Ridebus bus Swb
    2. Take the bus from Christiansburg to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lotbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wytheville to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Jackson Stationbus bus
    18h 36m
    $100–203

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Jackson Stationbus bus
    24h 7m
    $285–567

  5. Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ROA - LAN
    2. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Jackson Transportationbus bus
    9h 16m
    $144–728

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

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane ROA - AZO
    2. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Jackson Stationtrain train
    10h 28m
    $97–431

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

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain train
    9h 40m
    $121–439

  8. Bus via Washington

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Jackson Stationbus bus
    22h 25m
    $151–273

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain train
    29h 25m
    $351–764

Roanoke to Jackson by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Jackson, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Jackson Station via Exit 118 - Park and Ride, Christiansburg, Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, Wytheville, Columbus - Mound St, and Ann Arbor Amtrak Station in around 18h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roanoke to Jackson Station via Charlottesville and Chicago Union Station in around 29h 25m.

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