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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity coaches per day from Jackson to Opelika. Traveling by coach from Jackson to Opelika usually takes around 12 hours and 33 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 11 hours,
Distance | 284 mi (457 km) |
Shortest duration | 11h 0m |
Cheapest price | CA$104.48 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Jackson to Opelika?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Jackson to Opelika. Greyhound is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Greyhound | 2 | 12h 34m | CA$174.73 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 2 bus trips from Jackson to Opelika every day, with the average journey taking around 12 hours and 34 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Opelika usually start from CA$104.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 12 hours and 33 minutes to cover the 284 miles from Jackson to Opelika. However, the fastest coach only takes 11 hours. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Jackson to Opelika for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first coach leaves at 06:00 and the last coach leaves at 19:00. To see the times for all coaches from Jackson to Opelika, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Jackson?
Main departure station: 1400 Hwy 70 E
Most coaches depart from the main station in Jackson.
All coach stations in Jackson:
1400 Hwy 70 E
Where does the coach arrive in Opelika?
Main arrival station: 4th St Station
All coaches from Jackson arrive at one main station in Opelika.
Coach stations in Opelika:
4th St Station
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