There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Jackson by plane, bus (Greyhound), taxi, bus, train, 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 from Columbus Airport
best- Fly from Columbus Airport (CSG) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane CSG - JAN
5h 44m$98–383Drive 326.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbus to Jacksoncar 326.1 mi
5h 54m$60–86Bus
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation - Columbus to Atlanta Airportbus Groome Transportation
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US0604
12h 1m$99–179Taxi, bus, train
- Take the taxi from Columbus to Opelika 4th Street Stationtaxi
- Take the bus from Opelika 4th Street Station to Pascagoulabus
- Take the train from Pascagoula, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain
12h 44m$212–353Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from National Infantry Museum to Atlanta Airportbus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane ATL - JAN
5h 33m$141–496
Columbus Airport (CSG) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Jackson is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to Jackson is to bus and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $140 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Metra Transfer Center and arriving at Jackson via Groome Transportation - Columbus and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
The distance between Columbus and Jackson is 319 miles. The road distance is 328 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to Jackson without a car is to bus which takes 12h 1m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Columbus to Jackson, including transfers.
Columbus to Jackson bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Groome Transportation - Columbus station.
The best way to get from Columbus to Jackson is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $95 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 12h 1m.
Columbus to Jackson bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Atlanta Airport station.
Jackson is 1h behind Columbus. It is currently 3:57 AM in Columbus and 2:57 AM in Jackson.
What companies run services between Columbus, GA, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?
Delta flies from Columbus Airport (CSG) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metra Transfer Center to Jackson via Veterans Pkwy / Kayne Blvd, Groome Transportation - Columbus, Atlanta Airport, Airport Station, Garnett Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 12h 1m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Columbus Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pascagoula, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- 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 (706) 324-3939
- [email protected]
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Bus from Groome Transportation - Columbus to Atlanta Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation Fort Benning
Bus from National Infantry Museum to Atlanta Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation Fort Benning
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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Opelika 4th Street Station to Pascagoula
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Jackson is 328 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Columbus to Jackson.
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