There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City to Jackson by plane, train, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Detroit, train
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Detroit (DTW)plane TVC - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Jackson Stationtrain
4h 13m$86–433Drive 209.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Traverse City to Jacksoncar 209.1 mi
3h 48m$39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Jackson Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 58m$55–94Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane TVC - LAN
- Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Jackson Transportationbus
6h 42m$103–590Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Jackson Stationtrain Wolverine
8h 5m$54–104Bus via Jackson Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Jackson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
8h 20m$42–78
Traverse City to Jackson by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Jackson is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Jackson is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Jackson station. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Jackson Station via Kalamazoo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Traverse City and Jackson is 291 miles. The road distance is 210.4 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Jackson without a car is to bus which takes 7h 58m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Traverse City to Jackson, including transfers.
Traverse City to Jackson bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
Traverse City to Jackson bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Jackson is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Traverse City to Jackson.
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What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Jackson, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Jackson Station via Kalamazoo in around 7h 58m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Traverse City to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dearborn to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kalamazoo to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Lansing, MI to Jackson Transportation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–22
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Kalamazoo to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Jackson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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