There are 4 ways to get from Covington to Jackson by train (Amtrak), taxi, bus, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Hammond Station to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
2h 57m$109–172Drive 145.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Covington to Jacksoncar 145.4 mi
2h 57m$27–39Taxi, bus (Greyhound)
- Take the taxi from Covington to Slidelltaxi
- Take the bus from Slidell to Jacksonbus Greyhound US1173
3h 55m$99–138Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Covington to New-Orleans-Airport-MSYtaxi
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane MSY - JAN
4h 36m$246–657
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Covington to Jackson is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Covington to Jackson is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $100 - $180.
No, there is no direct train from Covington station to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Hammond Station and arriving at Jackson via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Covington and Jackson is 156 miles. The road distance is 146.2 miles.
The best way to get from Covington to Jackson without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Covington to Jackson, including transfers.
Covington to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hammond Station.
Covington to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jackson station.
Yes, the driving distance between Covington to Jackson is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Covington to Jackson.
There are 218+ hotels available in Jackson.
What companies run services between Covington, LA, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Hammond Station to Jackson once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Hammond Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Slidell to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $70–140
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