There are 5 ways to get from Jackson to Columbus by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, taxi, or car
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 Columbus Airport
best- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Columbus Airport (CSG)plane JAN - CSG
5h 7m$96–378Drive 326.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jackson to Columbuscar 326.2 mi
5h 54m$60–86Bus
- Take the bus from Jackson to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0604
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbusbus Groome Transportation
11h 59m$104–181Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Pascagoulatrain
- Take the bus from Pascagoula to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus
- Take the taxi from Opelika 4th Street Station to Columbustaxi
12h 41m$214–346Fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane JAN - ATL
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbusbus
5h 1m$146–523
Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Columbus Airport (CSG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Columbus is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Columbus is to fly and bus which takes 5h 1m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at 19th St / Hamilton Rd via Atlanta Airport and Veterans Pkwy / Kayne Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
The distance between Jackson and Columbus is 318 miles. The road distance is 328.1 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Columbus without a car is to bus which takes 11h 59m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Jackson to Columbus, including transfers.
Jackson to Columbus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Jackson to Columbus is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $95 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 11h 59m.
Jackson to Columbus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Columbus is 1h ahead of Jackson. It is currently 2:57 AM in Jackson and 3:57 AM in Columbus.
What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Columbus, GA, USA?
Delta flies from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Columbus Airport (CSG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to 19th St / Hamilton Rd via Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Airport Station, Atlanta Airport, Groome Transportation - Columbus, and Veterans Pkwy / Kayne Blvd in around 11h 59m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Columbus Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
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
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Pascagoula
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (706) 324-3939
- [email protected]
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation Fort Benning
Bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation Fort Benning
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Pascagoula to Opelika 4th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Columbus is 328 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Jackson to Columbus.
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