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How to get fromDes Moines to Jacksonby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Jackson by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane DSM - JAN
    5h
    $208–771

  2. Bus via St. Louis

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus Greyhound US1173
    21h 5m
    $146–284

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus
    19h 25m
    $193–297

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaignbus bus Btw 1402
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Jacksontrain train City of New Orleans
    21h 5m

  5. Drive 803.6 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Jacksoncar car 803.6 mi
    14h 17m
    $147–212

Des Moines (DSM) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 683.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Jackson via Kansas City and Memphis Bus Station in around 19h 25m.

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