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How to get fromGainesville to Jacksonby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane ATL - JAN
    3h 58m
    $117–462

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus Greyhound US0604
    9h 48m
    $74–139

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Gainesville Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain train City of New Orleans
    19h 23m
    $234–503

  4. Drive 433.5 mi

    1. Drive from Gainesville to Jacksoncar car 433.5 mi
    7h 7m
    $80–115

Gainesville to Jackson by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration19h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 413.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Gainesville, GA, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Gainesville to Jackson via Gainesville and Atlanta Bus Station in around 9h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gainesville Station to Jackson via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 19h 23m.

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