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How to get fromJackson to Fort Polk Southby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Natchitochesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Natchitoches to Fort Polk Southtaxi taxi
    8h 12m
    $185–255

  2. Drive 228.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson to Fort Polk Southcar car 228.3 mi
    5h 18m
    $42–61

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Lake Charles Station to Fort Polk Southtaxi taxi
    11h 17m
    $140–284

  4. Fly to Alexandria International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane JAN - AEX
    2. Take the taxi from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Fort Polk Southtaxi taxi
    5h 50m
    $110–409

  5. Bus, taxi via Boyce (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Boyce, LAbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Boyce, LA to Fort Polk Southtaxi taxi
    10h 13m
    $82–140

  6. Bus, taxi via Baton Rouge (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Boyce, LAbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Boyce, LA to Fort Polk Southtaxi taxi
    10h 38m
    $84–146

  7. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane JAN - LCH
    2. Take the taxi from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Fort Polk Southtaxi taxi
    5h 18m
    $110–399

Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 356.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Jackson to Fort Polk South. However, you can take the bus to Shreveport Bus Station, take the bus to Natchitoches, then take the taxi to Fort Polk South. Alternatively, you can take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, take the train to Lake Charles Station, then take the taxi to Fort Polk South.

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