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

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There are 6 ways to get from Jackson to Columbus by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane JAN - CMH
    4h 54m
    $141–649

  2. Bus via Louisville

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus bus
    18h 20m
    $113–230

  3. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Jackson to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus
    21h 30m
    $234–490

  4. Drive 764.6 mi

    1. Drive from Jackson to Columbuscar car 764.6 mi
    13h 40m
    $140–202

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    18h 30m
    $122–240

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    24h 24m
    $320–672

Jackson to Columbus by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 687.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Columbus - Downtown - Mound St via Memphis Bus Station, Nashville, and Louisville, KY Bus Station in around 18h 20m.

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