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

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There are 7 ways to get from Jackson to Austin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane JAN - AUS
    3h 58m
    $125–518

  2. Drive 539 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson to Austincar car 539 mi
    9h 30m
    $99–143

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus Greyhound US1160 / ...
    14h 12m
    $100–195

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Longview Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2. Take the train from Longview to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    17h 22m
    $156–325

  5. Fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane plane JAN - GRK
    2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar car
    4h 56m
    $115–414

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Austinbus bus FlixBus 2211
    14h 38m
    $140–261

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Austintrain train
    23h 31m
    $266–556

Jackson to Austin by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration14h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 488.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Lavaca/4th via Dallas Bus Station, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G in around 14h 12m.

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