There are 4 ways to get from Columbia 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 Columbia (CAE) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane CAE - JAN
5h 10m$182–902Drive 592.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Jacksoncar 592.4 mi
9h 40m$109–157Bus
- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonbus
16h 53m$120–226Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain
33h 42m$410–908
Columbia to Jackson by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Jackson is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Jackson is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $180 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Jackson via Columbia, SC, Camden and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Jackson via Cary, Greensboro and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 42m.
The distance between Columbia and Jackson is 552 miles. The road distance is 595.8 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Jackson without a car is to bus which takes 16h 53m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Columbia to Jackson, including transfers.
Columbia to Jackson bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.
Columbia to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Jackson is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $180 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 16h 53m, you could also train, which costs $410 - $950 and takes 33h 42m.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Jackson via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 16h 53m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Columbia to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Columbia to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Columbia to Jackson/Vicksburg via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Columbia Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from Columbia, SC to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia to Jackson bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.
Jackson is 1h behind Columbia. It is currently 4:39 PM in Columbia and 3:39 PM in Jackson.
Columbia to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Jackson is 596 miles. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Columbia to Jackson.
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