There are 7 ways to get from Jackson to Houston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Jackson/Vicksburg to William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane JAN - HOU
2h 25m$141–648Drive to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
cheapest- Drive from Jackson to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)car
- Fly from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane PIB - IAH
4h 25m$73–377Bus
- Take the bus from Jackson to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
11h 35m$85–154Train (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 Houstontrain Sunset Limited
14h 16m$170–361Drive 428.4 mi
- Drive from Jackson to Houstoncar 428.4 mi
7h 30m$79–113Fly Jackson/Vicksburg to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane JAN - IAH
- Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus
2h 57m$96–400Bus via Longview
- Take the bus from Jackson to Longview Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0604
- Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 50m$116–185
Jackson to Houston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Houston is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Houston is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson to Houston. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Downtown Houston via Baton Rouge Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Jackson to Houston. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Houston via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.
The distance between Jackson and Houston is 379 miles. The road distance is 430.9 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Houston without a car is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Jackson to Houston, including transfers.
Jackson to Houston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
Jackson to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Jackson to Houston is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 11h 35m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $370 and takes 14h 16m.
What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Downtown Houston via Baton Rouge Bus Station in around 11h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jackson to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Jackson to Longview Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 713-635-4000
- Website
- ridemetro.org
Bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.ridemetro.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Longview to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Jackson to Houston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baton Rouge Bus Station.
Jackson to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Houston is 431 miles. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Jackson to Houston.
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