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

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Jackson by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane DSM - JAN
    4h 47m
    $139–493

  2. Drive  803.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Jacksoncar car 803.6 mi
    14h 17m
    $138–199

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Jacksontrain train City of New Orleans
    21h
    $403–643

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus
    21h 15m
    $188–282

Des Moines to Jackson by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21hAverage Duration
Ticket$403Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 683.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Jackson via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 21h 15m.

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