There are 7 ways to get from Jackson to Austin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane JAN - AUS
4h 23m$120–518Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jackson to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0604
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus Greyhound US1160 / ...
14h 23m$90–169Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jackson to Longview Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0604
- Take the train from Longview to Austintrain Texas Eagle
17h 22m$135–295Drive 539 mi
- Drive from Jackson to Austincar 539 mi
9h 29m$99–143Fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane JAN - GRK
- Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar
5h 36m$110–434Train, bus
- Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Austinbus FlixBus 2211
14h 48m$120–230Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Austintrain
23h 31m$222–510
Jackson to Austin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Austin is to bus which costs $85 - $170 and takes 14h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Austin is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson to Austin. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Lavaca/4th via Dallas Bus Station and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Jackson to Austin. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Austin via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and San Antonio Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 31m.
The distance between Jackson and Austin is 492 miles. The road distance is 542.2 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 14h 23m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Jackson to Austin, including transfers.
Jackson to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
Jackson to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Jackson to Austin is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 14h 23m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $550 and takes 23h 31m.
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 23m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Longview to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to Longview Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Jackson to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Jackson to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Austin is 542 miles. It takes approximately 9h 29m to drive from Jackson to Austin.
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