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There are 7 ways to get from Jackson to Fort Jackson by train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Drive from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Fort Jacksoncar car
    5h 22m
    $70–139

  2. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jackson to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Drive from New Orleans Bus Station to Fort Jacksoncar car
    5h 34m
    $42–75

  3. Drive 252.4 mi

    1. Drive from Jackson to Fort Jacksoncar car 252.4 mi
    4h 27m
    $47–67

  4. Fly Jackson/Vicksburg to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane JAN - MSY
    2. Drive from New-Orleans-Airport-MSY to Fort Jacksoncar car
    5h 20m
    $138–537

  5. Train, drive via New Orleans (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Drive from Woodland at Tullis to Fort Jacksoncar car
    6h 20m
    $71–140

  6. Fly Jackson/Vicksburg to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane JAN - GPT
    2. Drive from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Fort Jacksoncar car
    6h 44m
    $150–536

  7. Drive to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, drive

    1. Drive from Jackson to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)car car
    2. Fly from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane PIB - MSY
    3. Drive from New-Orleans-Airport-MSY to Fort Jacksoncar car
    8h 34m
    $120–514

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

Calendar129Weekly Planes
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Jackson to Fort Jackson. However, you can take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal then drive to Fort Jackson. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Fort Jackson via New Orleans Bus Station in around 5h 34m.

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