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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Detroit to Jackson. Traveling by bus from Detroit to Jackson usually takes around 2 hours and 5 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in just one hour and 50 minutes.
Distance | 70 mi (112 km) |
Shortest duration | 1h 50m |
Cheapest price | RON 84.05 |
Trips per day | 3 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Bus lines | 2 |
How much is a bus ticket from Detroit to Jackson?
Bus tickets for a trip from Detroit to Jackson cost RON 107.35 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average prices by travel date
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Detroit to Jackson is expected to be between RON 107 and RON 117. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is April 29, 2024, when tickets are available for April 29, 2024. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just RON 107.
Monthly avg. prices
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 20 days in advance. This way, you can save up to RON 0.19 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Detroit to Jackson?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Detroit to Jackson that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 3 scheduled trips per day.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Greyhound | 3 | 2h 1m | RON 109.82 |
Indian Trails | 2 | 3h 18m | RON 106.46 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus 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 3 bus trips from Detroit to Jackson every day, with the average journey taking around 2 hours and 1 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Jackson usually start from RON 107.
Book Indian Trails from Detroit to Jackson from RON 84. There are 2 trips per day offered by Indian Trails from Detroit to Jackson and you can expect on average to pay for a Indian Trails ticket to Jackson. In Detroit, Indian Trails departs to Jackson from Bus Terminal - 1001 Howard St . In Jackson, Indian Trails arrives at JATA Transfer Ctr .
An average trip on Indian Trails from Detroit to Jackson takes 3 hours and 18 minutes , while the fastest available Indian Trails trip will get you to Jackson in 1 hours and 50 minutes .
On weekends, Indian Trails offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Jackson.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 5 minutes to cover the 70 miles from Detroit to Jackson. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 50 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Jackson, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Detroit to Jackson, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Detroit to Jackson every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Detroit to Jackson without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Detroit, MI to Jackson, MI; ticket prices start at RON 42.02.
City Information
Detroit
Often stigmatized as a dead city, Detroit is making a huge comeback, and it is fast becoming a hidden gem among travelers. Your first stop should be at the Detroit Institute of Art, the city’s foremost cultural destination. Featuring more than 100 galleries with artworks from masters such as Van Gogh or Diego Rivera, the museum offers tourists hours of artistic immersion and enjoyment. For those wishing to learn more about the history of Motown or Black American communities, the city’s Motown Museum and Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History will be top-tier destinations. Finally, don’t miss out on the chance to catch a performance at the lavish Fox Theater, a national landmark.
As Detroit is the birthplace of Coney dog, it would be a huge miss if you pass up the chance to try out this masterpiece. One of the locals’ favorite Coney dog establishments is Lafayette Coney Island. Detroit’s craft beer scene is also quite lively, and some famous local brands include Batch Brewing Company and Detroit Beer Co.
The principal bus terminal in the city is on Howard St, where travelers can catch buses run by Greyhound, Indian Trails or Barons Bus. You can also catch Amtrak trains at the train station in New Center, north of downtown Detroit. Detroit is served by Amtrak’s Wolverine line. The city’s main airport is the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which is located in nearby Romulus.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Detroit?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Bus Terminal - 1001 Howard St
Located near hip Corktown, the Detroit Greyhound Bus Station is minutes away from local breweries, diverse restaurants, and a vibrant nightlife. Besides Greyhound, many other bus carriers serve this station, including Indian Trails, Barons Bus Lines, Miller Transportation, and Jefferson Lines. For travelers’ convenience, the station offers massive parking lots, clean restrooms, and lockers to rent. The station is a short walk from several local bus stops, and about a 15 minute walk from the closest light rail station to connect to neighborhoods throughout Detroit.
All bus stations in Detroit:
Bus Terminal - 1001 Howard St
Where does the bus arrive in Jackson?
Main arrival station: JATA Transfer Ctr
All buses from Detroit arrive at one main station in Jackson.
All bus stations in Jackson:
JATA Transfer Ctr
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