There are 5 ways to get from Jackson to Gettysburg by plane, taxi, 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 Harrisburg International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane JAN - MDT
- Take the taxi from Harrisburg-Airport-MDT to Gettysburgtaxi
5h 15m$279–676Drive 991.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jackson to Gettysburgcar 991.4 mi
16h 29m$181–262Bus
- Take the bus from Jackson to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus
25h 35m$191–301Train
- Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain
37h 9m$368–851Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JAN - DCA
- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus
7h 25m$194–740
Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Gettysburg is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 16h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Gettysburg is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 15m and costs $270 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson to Gettysburg. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Main St at Jubilee via Atlanta Bus Station, Washington Union Station and East Street at Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Jackson to Gettysburg. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 9m.
The distance between Jackson and Gettysburg is 979 miles. The road distance is 997.2 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Gettysburg without a car is to bus which takes 25h 35m and costs $190 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Jackson to Gettysburg, including transfers.
Jackson to Gettysburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
Jackson to Gettysburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Jackson to Gettysburg is to bus which takes 25h 35m and costs $190 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $360 - $850 and takes 37h 9m.
What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Gettysburg, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Jackson to Gettysburg via Atlanta Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Frederick Bus Station, East Street at Transit Center, and Main St at Jubilee in around 25h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jackson to Gettysburg via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Washington Union Station, FREDERICK MARC wb, East Street at Transit Center, and Main St at Jubilee in around 37h 9m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Harrisburg International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
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
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–700
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $150–180
Capital City Cab
- Phone
- +1 717 901 5555
Yellow Cab of Harrisburg
- Phone
- +1 717 238 7252
Keystone Cab
- Phone
- +1 717 234 4444
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Booking & Getting There
Jackson to Gettysburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Gettysburg is 1h ahead of Jackson. It is currently 7:54 PM in Jackson and 8:54 PM in Gettysburg.
Jackson to Gettysburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Gettysburg is 997 miles. It takes approximately 16h 29m to drive from Jackson to Gettysburg.
There are 80+ hotels available in Gettysburg.





