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How to get fromCalifornia to Jacksonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from California to Jackson by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane SAN - JAN
    6h 56m
    $132–465

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus Greyhound US0604
    39h 10m
    $306–475

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Longviewtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2d 1h
    $1,072–1,650

  4. Drive  1,809.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Jacksoncar car 1,809.4 mi
    28h 58m
    $331–477

  5. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane LGB - JAN
    7h 16m
    $211–851

  6. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane LAX - JAN
    7h 21m
    $143–493

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane ONT - JAN
    7h 56m
    $173–634

  8. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane OAK - JAN
    7h 49m
    $175–606

  9. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane SJC - JAN
    8h 4m
    $156–606

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain train City of New Orleans
    2d 2h
    $1,199–1,846

California to Jackson by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration39h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$306Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,589.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between California, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Jackson via Dallas Bus Station in around 39h 10m.

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