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

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There are 10 ways to get from Jackson to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane JAN - SAN
    6h 35m
    $151–601

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JAN - LAX
    6h 56m
    $136–469

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    40h 35m
    $300–478

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 3h
    $1,101–1,855

  5. Drive  1,809.1 mi

    1. Drive from Jackson to Los Angelescar car 1,809.1 mi
    28h 58m
    $331–477

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane JAN - SNA
    6h 39m
    $229–811

  7. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane JAN - FAT
    8h 25m
    $160–597

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane JAN - BUR
    8h 35m
    $175–706

  9. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane JAN - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    8h 55m
    $169–610

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Longview Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2. Take the train from Longview to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 5h
    $1,046–1,672

Jackson to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration40h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,590.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Los Angeles Union Station via Dallas Bus Station in around 40h 35m.

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