There are 6 ways to get from Arkansas to Jackson by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Texarkana Regional Airport
best- Fly from Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane TXK - JAN
4h 33m$115–422Drive 253 mi
cheapest- Drive from Little Rock to Jacksoncar 253 mi
4h 46m$47–67Bus
- Take the bus from Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, AR to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus Nuevo Laredo / ...
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US1173
10h 12m$117–263Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
30h 40m$443–897Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport
- Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane FSM - JAN
4h 52m$117–429Train, bus
- Take the train from Union Station to Longviewtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US0604
12h 23m$121–237
Arkansas to Jackson by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arkansas to Jackson is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Arkansas to Jackson is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $110 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Arkansas to Jackson. However, there are services departing from 7th@Marshall and arriving at Jackson via Midtown Target 2, Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, AR and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Arkansas station to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Union Station and arriving at Jackson via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 40m.
The distance between Arkansas and Jackson is 255 miles. The road distance is 254.5 miles.
The best way to get from Arkansas to Jackson without a car is to bus which takes 10h 12m and costs $110 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Arkansas to Jackson, including transfers.
Arkansas to Jackson bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, AR.
Arkansas to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Union Station.
The best way to get from Arkansas to Jackson is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $110 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 10h 12m, you could also train, which costs $440 - $900 and takes 30h 40m.
What companies run services between Arkansas, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?
American Airlines flies from Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 7th@Marshall to Jackson via Midtown Target 2, Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, AR, Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis, and Memphis Bus Station in around 10h 12m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Texarkana Regional Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Fort Smith Municipal Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–490
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Union Station to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, AR to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $45–140
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Longview Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Longview Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
Arkansas to Jackson bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis station.
Arkansas to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arkansas to Jackson is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Arkansas to Jackson.
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