There are 8 ways to get from Jackson to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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 Omaha
best- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Omaha (OMA)plane JAN - OMA
5h 4m$174–626Fly to Quad City International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane JAN - MLI
6h 43m$136–488Bus
- Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
18h 15m$183–296Train, bus
- Take the train from Jackson to Champaign-Urbanatrain City of New Orleans
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
21h 35m$265–527Drive 805.6 mi
- Drive from Jackson to Des Moinescar 805.6 mi
14h 15m$147–213Fly to Des Moines
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane JAN - DSM
5h 9m$216–817Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane JAN - CID
5h 45m$174–546Bus via St. Louis (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Jackson to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0153S
19h 40m$156–295
Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Omaha (OMA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Iowa is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 14h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $170 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Des Moines via Memphis Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.
The distance between Jackson and Iowa is 721 miles. The road distance is 810.3 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 18h 15m and costs $180 - $300.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Jackson to Iowa, including transfers.
Jackson to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Jackson to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $170 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $300 and takes 18h 15m.
Jackson to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Iowa is 810 miles. It takes approximately 14h 15m to drive from Jackson to Iowa.
What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Iowa, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Omaha (OMA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Des Moines via Memphis Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 18h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Omaha via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Omaha via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Des Moines via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Des Moines via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Omaha via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Des Moines via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Quad City International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Omaha via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Des Moines via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Omaha via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Omaha via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jackson to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–410
- 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 Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Jackson to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $110–160
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
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