There are 4 ways to get from Downtown Memphis to Jackson by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Memphis to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
4h 56m$70–150Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US1173
5h 41m$31–66Drive 207.8 mi
- Drive from Downtown Memphis to Jacksoncar 207.8 mi
3h 25m$38–55Fly
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane MEM - JAN
6h 15m$122–512
Downtown Memphis to Jackson by foot and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downtown Memphis to Jackson is to bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Downtown Memphis to Jackson is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Downtown Memphis to Jackson. However, there are services departing from VANCE AVENUE at 3RD STREET and arriving at Jackson via Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Memphis and arriving at Jackson. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Downtown Memphis and Jackson is 221 miles. The road distance is 209 miles.
The best way to get from Downtown Memphis to Jackson without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $70 - $150.
The train from Memphis to Jackson takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.
Downtown Memphis to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
Downtown Memphis to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Memphis station.
The best way to get from Downtown Memphis to Jackson is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 5h 41m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $550 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Downtown Memphis, TN, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Memphis to Jackson once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jackson twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Memphis to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Memphis to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Jackson/Vicksburg via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Memphis to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Memphis to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Memphis to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Downtown Memphis to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jackson station.
Downtown Memphis to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jackson station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Memphis to Jackson is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Downtown Memphis to Jackson.
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