There are 4 ways to get from Atlanta to Jackson by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane ATL - JAN
2h 48m$98–422Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US0604
7h 40m$50–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
17h 43m$191–418Drive 381.2 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Jacksoncar 381.2 mi
6h 10m$70–101
Atlanta to Jackson by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Jackson is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Jackson is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $95 - $430.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Atlanta Bus Station station and arriving at Jackson. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at Jackson via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 43m.
The distance between Atlanta and Jackson is 360 miles. The road distance is 383.4 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Jackson without a car is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Atlanta to Jackson, including transfers.
Atlanta to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Jackson is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $95 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 7h 40m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $420 and takes 17h 43m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?
Delta flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jackson twice daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 7h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Atlanta to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jackson station.
Jackson is 1h behind Atlanta. It is currently 11:47 AM in Atlanta and 10:47 AM in Jackson.
Atlanta to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Jackson is 383 miles. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Atlanta to Jackson.
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