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How to get fromJackson to Dauphin Islandby train, car, car ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Jackson to Dauphin Island by train, car, car ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Pascagoulatrain train
    3. Drive from Pascagoula to Fort Morgancar car
    4. Take the carferry from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Islandcarferry car ferry
    10h 39m
    $115–235

  2. Drive 212.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson to Dauphin Islandcar car 212.1 mi
    4h 6m
    $39–56

  3. Bus, drive, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Mobile Bus Station to Fort Morgancar car
    4. Take the carferry from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Islandcarferry car ferry
    10h 42m
    $70–137

  4. Train, bus, drive, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Biloxi Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Biloxi to Grand Baybus bus
    4. Drive from Grand Bay to Fort Morgancar car
    5. Take the carferry from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Islandcarferry car ferry
    12h 3m
    $135–247

  5. Fly to Mobile Regional Airport, drive, car ferry

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane plane JAN - MOB
    2. Drive from Bel Air Mall to Fort Morgancar car
    3. Take the carferry from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Islandcarferry car ferry
    8h 50m
    $129–466

  6. Fly to Pensacola International Airport, bus, drive, car ferry

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane JAN - PNS
    2. Take the bus from Pensacola Airport to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Mobile Bus Station to Fort Morgancar car
    4. Take the carferry from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Islandcarferry car ferry
    9h 7m
    $127–434

  7. Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, bus, drive, car ferry

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane JAN - GPT
    2. Take the bus from Gulfport to Grand Baybus bus
    3. Drive from Grand Bay to Fort Morgancar car
    4. Take the carferry from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Islandcarferry car ferry
    9h 27m
    $204–617

  8. Fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane JAN - VPS
    2. Drive from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Dauphin Islandcar car
    6h 33m
    $129–446

Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) flights

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 393.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 39m

What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Dauphin Island, AL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Jackson to Dauphin Island. However, you can take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, take the train to Pascagoula, drive to Fort Morgan, take the car ferry to Dauphin Island, then drive to Dauphin Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Dauphin Island via New Orleans Bus Station, Mobile Bus Station, Fort Morgan, and Dauphin Island in around 10h 42m.

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