There are 6 ways to get from Jackson to Arkansas by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport
best- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)plane JAN - LIT
4h 31m$125–456Drive 253.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jackson to Little Rockcar 253.9 mi
4h 46m$47–67Bus
- Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, ARbus West Memphis / ...
8h 28m$104–156Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
29h 42m$336–827Fly to Texarkana Regional Airport
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK)plane JAN - TXK
4h 59m$114–439Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jackson to Longview Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0604
- Take the train from Longview to Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
12h 29m$101–211
Jackson to Arkansas by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Arkansas is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Arkansas is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $120 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson to Arkansas. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Children's Hosp via Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis, Mitchell and MidtownDoctors2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Jackson to Arkansas station. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 42m.
The distance between Jackson and Arkansas is 225 miles. The road distance is 255.3 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Arkansas without a car is to bus which takes 8h 28m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Jackson to Arkansas, including transfers.
Jackson to Arkansas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
Jackson to Arkansas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Jackson to Arkansas is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $120 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 8h 28m, you could also train, which costs $330 - $850 and takes 29h 42m.
What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Arkansas, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Children's Hosp via Memphis Bus Station, Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis, Mitchell, and MidtownDoctors2 in around 8h 28m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Texarkana Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jackson to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–380
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Longview to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to Longview Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Jackson to Arkansas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Jackson to Arkansas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Arkansas is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Jackson to Arkansas.
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