There are 4 ways to get from Jackson to Kenner by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
4h 59m$62–125Drive 174.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jackson to Kennercar 174.8 mi
2h 53m$32–47Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Jackson to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
5h 7m$35–63Fly
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane JAN - MSY
3h 38m$124–506
Jackson to Kenner by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Kenner is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Kenner is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson to Kenner. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Veterans Blvd. at Florida Ave. via UPT Bus Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Jackson to Kenner. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Jackson and Kenner is 200 miles. The road distance is 175.8 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Kenner without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Jackson to Kenner, including transfers.
Jackson to Kenner bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
Jackson to Kenner train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Jackson to Kenner is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 7m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $550 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Kenner, LA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Jackson to New Orleans Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- 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
- $95–480
- 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
- $100–500
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- 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
- $85–460
- 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
- $85–460
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
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
- $60–120
- 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 New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Jackson to Kenner bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Jackson to Kenner train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Kenner is 176 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Jackson to Kenner.
There are 1064+ hotels available in Kenner.