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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Jackson by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Detroit, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAN - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Jackson Stationtrain train
    7h 27m
    $244–796

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain train
    10h 5m
    $165–580

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationbus bus
    2d 3h
    $755–1,649

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationbus bus
    2d 8h
    $419–774

  5. Drive 2,264.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Jacksoncar car 2,264.7 mi
    35h 45m
    $414–597

  6. Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SAN - LAN
    2. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Jackson Transportationbus bus
    10h 17m
    $247–1,005

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain train
    9h 50m
    $187–662

San Diego to Jackson by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$755Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,031.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Jackson, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from San Diego to Jackson Station via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 8h.

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