There are 5 ways to get from Jackson to Birmingham by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Jackson to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus Greyhound US0604
4h 50m$35–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birminghamtrain Crescent
13h 3m$167–360Drive 237.3 mi
- Drive from Jackson to Birminghamcar 237.3 mi
3h 51m$44–63Fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane JAN - BHM
3h 38m$154–665Fly to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane JAN - HSV
- Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Birminghamcar
5h 11m$130–510
Jackson to Birmingham by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Birmingham is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Birmingham is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $150 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jackson and arriving at Birmingham Intermodal Facility. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Jackson to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Birmingham via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
The distance between Jackson and Birmingham is 242 miles. The road distance is 238.7 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Birmingham without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $35 - $70.
The bus from Jackson to Birmingham Intermodal Facility takes 4h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Jackson to Birmingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
Jackson to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Jackson to Birmingham is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $360 and takes 13h 3m, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $700 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Birmingham, AL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Jackson to Birmingham Intermodal Facility twice daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jackson to Birmingham via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 13h 3m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to Birmingham Intermodal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Jackson to Birmingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Birmingham Intermodal Facility station.
Jackson to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Birmingham is 239 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Jackson to Birmingham.
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