There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Jackson by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Jacksonbus Greyhound US0604
4h 50m$35–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Birmingham to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
12h 48m$165–352Drive 237.1 mi
- Drive from Birmingham to Jacksoncar 237.1 mi
3h 51m$44–63Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane BHM - JAN
3h 40m$130–508Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly
- Drive from Birmingham to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)car
- Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane HSV - JAN
4h 52m$131–513
Birmingham to Jackson by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Jackson is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Jackson is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $130 - $550.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham Intermodal Facility and arriving at Jackson. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Birmingham and arriving at Jackson via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
The distance between Birmingham and Jackson is 241 miles. The road distance is 238.5 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Jackson without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $35 - $70.
The bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Jackson takes 4h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Birmingham to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Birmingham Intermodal Facility station.
Birmingham to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Birmingham station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Jackson is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $360 and takes 12h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $550 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Jackson twice daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Birmingham to Jackson via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 12h 48m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Birmingham to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jackson station.
Birmingham to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Jackson is 238 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Birmingham to Jackson.
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