There are 5 ways to get from Jackson to Houma by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Graybus Greyhound US1170s
6h 35m$90–167Drive 212.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jackson to Houmacar 212.5 mi
3h 35m$39–56Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Jackson to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Graybus Greyhound US1170s
6h 47m$63–104Fly, bus
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane JAN - MSY
- Take the bus from New Orleans International Airport to Graybus
6h 9m$155–559Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Schriever Amtraktrain Sunset Limited
6h 48m$114–210
Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Houma is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Houma is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson to Houma. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Gray via New Orleans Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Jackson to Houma. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Schriever Amtrak via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Jackson and Houma is 255 miles. The road distance is 213.8 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Houma without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $90 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Jackson to Houma, including transfers.
Jackson to Houma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
Jackson to Houma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Jackson to Houma is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Houma, LA, USA?
You can take a bus from Jackson to Houma via New Orleans Bus Station and Gray in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jackson to Houma via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Schriever Amtrak in around 6h 48m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
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
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Schriever Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Gray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Gray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans International Airport to Gray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Jackson to Houma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Jackson to Houma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Houma is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Jackson to Houma.
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