There are 10 ways to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Jackson by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane IAH - JAN
1h 44m$94–383Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)plane IAH - PIB
- Drive from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to Jacksoncar
3h 13m$70–361Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Jackson/Vicksburg
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Hobby Airportbus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane HOU - JAN
3h 50m$124–555Bus, train
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
12h 42m$108–214Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
16h 4m$169–365Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Meridian, bus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Meridian (MEI)plane IAH - MEI
- Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Jacksonbus
4h 10m$88–396Bus via Longview
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Milam St @ Texas Avebus 102
- Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
- Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Jacksonbus
13h 32m$109–190Bus
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Pierce St @ Travis Stbus 102
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Jacksonbus
13h 58m$83–154Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Houston-IAH to Jackson395.2 mi
8h 28mDrive 395.2 mi
- Drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Jacksoncar 395.2 mi
8h 28m$73–105
Houston Airport (IAH) to Jackson by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Jackson is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Jackson is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs $90 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston Airport (IAH) to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Bush IAH Terminal C and arriving at Jackson via Louisiana St @ Prairie St, Houston and Longview Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston Airport (IAH) to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Jackson via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 4m.
The distance between Houston Airport (IAH) and Jackson is 362 miles. The road distance is 397.5 miles.
The best way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Jackson without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 42m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Jackson, including transfers.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Jackson bus services, operated by Metropolitan Transit Harris County, depart from Bush IAH Terminal C station.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Jackson is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs $90 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $370 and takes 16h 4m, you could also bus via Longview, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 13h 32m.
What companies run services between Houston Airport (IAH), USA and Jackson, MS, USA?
United Airlines flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Jackson via Milam St @ Texas Ave, Louisiana St @ Prairie St, Franklin St @ Mentor, Houston, and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 16h 4m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Meridian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
Bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Milam St @ Texas Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
Bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Pierce St @ Travis St
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Longview Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Houston to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Houston-IAH to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Houston Airport (IAH) to Jackson bus services, operated by Metropolitan Transit Harris County, arrive at Milam St @ Texas Ave station.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston Airport (IAH) to Jackson is 398 miles. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Jackson.
There are 216+ hotels available in Jackson.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Houston Airport (IAH) and Jackson. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







