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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Jackson to Traverse City. Traveling by bus from Jackson to Traverse City usually takes around 10 hours and 45 minutes, but the fastest Indian Trails bus can make the trip in 8 hours and 25 minutes.
Distance | 184 mi (297 km) |
Shortest duration | 8h 25m |
Cheapest price | $43.00 |
Most frequent service | Indian Trails |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Jackson to Traverse City?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Jackson to Traverse City. Indian Trails 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.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Indian Trails | 2 | 10h 45m | $54.50 |
Book Indian Trails from Jackson to Traverse City from $43. There are 2 trips per day offered by Indian Trails from Jackson to Traverse City and you can expect on average to pay for a Indian Trails ticket to Traverse City. In Jackson, Indian Trails departs to Traverse City from JATA Transfer Ctr . In Traverse City, Indian Trails arrives at 115 Hall St .
An average trip on Indian Trails from Jackson to Traverse City takes 10 hours and 45 minutes , while the fastest available Indian Trails trip will get you to Traverse City in 8 hours and 25 minutes .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 10 hours and 45 minutes to cover the 184 miles from Jackson to Traverse City. However, the fastest bus only takes 8 hours and 25 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. 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.
The first bus leaves at 3:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00am. To see the times for all buses from Jackson to Traverse City, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Jackson to Traverse City. However, neither bus offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Jackson to Traverse City; ticket prices start at $74.00.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Jackson?
Main departure station: JATA Transfer Ctr
Most buses depart from the main station in Jackson.
All bus stations in Jackson:
JATA Transfer Ctr
Where does the bus arrive in Traverse City?
Main arrival station: 115 Hall St
All buses from Jackson arrive at one main station in Traverse City.
All bus stations in Traverse City:
115 Hall St
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