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How to get fromJackson to Albanyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Jackson to Albany by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane JAN - ALB
    6h 23m
    $203–850

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to 128 Central Ave, Albany, NYbus bus Nyc
    30h 20m
    $233–375

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    32h 58m
    $480–1,032

  4. Drive 1,301.3 mi

    1. Drive from Jackson to Albanycar car 1,301.3 mi
    22h 18m
    $238–343

  5. Bus via Albany

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus bus
    32h 10m
    $227–480

Jackson to Albany by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration30h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$233Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,162.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to 128 Central Ave, Albany, NY via Atlanta Bus Station, New York Midtown, and Midtown - 400 8th Ave in around 30h 20m.

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