There are 6 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Jackson by train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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.
Train to Miami International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane MIA - JAN
4h 40m$114–426Bus
- Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2401
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US0604
20h 50m$154–295Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain
2d 2h$651–1,405Drive 879.1 mi
- Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Jacksoncar 879.1 mi
14h 40m$161–232Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane FLL - JAN
5h 44m$127–483Train to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beachtrain
- Fly from President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane PBI - JAN
7h 48m$164–587
Fort Lauderdale to Jackson by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Jackson is to bus which costs $150 - $300 and takes 20h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Jackson is to train and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $110 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Lauderdale to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride and arriving at Jackson via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort Lauderdale station to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station and arriving at Jackson via Cary, Greensboro and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Fort Lauderdale and Jackson is 784 miles. The road distance is 884.2 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Jackson without a car is to bus which takes 20h 50m and costs $150 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Fort Lauderdale to Jackson, including transfers.
Fort Lauderdale to Jackson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride station.
Fort Lauderdale to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Jackson is to bus which takes 20h 50m and costs $150 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 2h, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $490 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?
You can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Jackson via Atlanta Bus Station in around 20h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Jackson via Cary, Greensboro, and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 2d 2h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from President Donald J. Trump International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Miami International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from President Donald J. Trump International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from President Donald J. Trump International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from President Donald J. Trump International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from President Donald J. Trump International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from President Donald J. Trump International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tri Rail
Train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Tri Rail
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- 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
- +1 831-539-2901
- [email protected]
- Website
- gobrightline.com
Train from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Book at
- Brightline
- Smart
- $20–35
- Premium
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Fort Lauderdale to Jackson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Jackson is 1h behind Fort Lauderdale. It is currently 5:17 PM in Fort Lauderdale and 4:17 PM in Jackson.
Fort Lauderdale to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Lauderdale to Jackson is 884 miles. It takes approximately 14h 40m to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Jackson.
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