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How to get fromJackson to Covingtonby train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Jackson to Covington by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Jackson to Hammond Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2h 53m
    $102–166

  2. Drive 145.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson to Covingtoncar car 145.4 mi
    2h 57m
    $27–39

  3. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Slidellbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the taxi from Slidell to Covingtontaxi taxi
    3h 50m
    $96–138

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane JAN - MSY
    2. Take the taxi from New-Orleans-Airport-MSY to Covingtontaxi taxi
    4h 31m
    $234–656

Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

Calendar129Weekly Planes
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 153.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Covington, LA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Jackson to Hammond Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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