There are 6 ways to get from Jackson to Fort Lauderdale by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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 Miami International Airport, train
best- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane JAN - MIA
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
3h 57m$118–442Bus
- Take the bus from Jackson to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0604
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus FlixBus N2401
21h 50m$159–301Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 2h$652–1,421Drive 880.5 mi
- Drive from Jackson to Fort Lauderdalecar 880.5 mi
14h 39m$161–233Fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane JAN - FLL
5h 16m$131–489Train, bus
- Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
- Take the bus from Gulfport to Miamibus
25h 53m$234–397
Jackson to Fort Lauderdale by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Fort Lauderdale is to bus which costs $150 - $310 and takes 21h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Fort Lauderdale is to fly and train which takes 3h 57m and costs $110 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson to Fort Lauderdale. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Jackson to Fort Lauderdale station. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Greensboro and Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Jackson and Fort Lauderdale is 783 miles. The road distance is 885.7 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Fort Lauderdale without a car is to bus which takes 21h 50m and costs $150 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Jackson to Fort Lauderdale, including transfers.
Jackson to Fort Lauderdale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
Jackson to Fort Lauderdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Jackson to Fort Lauderdale is to bus which takes 21h 50m and costs $150 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 2h, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $490 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Jackson to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride via Atlanta Bus Station in around 21h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jackson to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Greensboro, and Cary in around 2d 2h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Miami International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tri Rail
Train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Tri Rail
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $4–6
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 Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- 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 Gulfport Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- 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
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Gulfport to Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–180
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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More Questions & Answers
Jackson to Fort Lauderdale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Fort Lauderdale is 1h ahead of Jackson. It is currently 4:25 PM in Jackson and 5:25 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Jackson to Fort Lauderdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Fort Lauderdale is 886 miles. It takes approximately 14h 39m to drive from Jackson to Fort Lauderdale.
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