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How to get fromJackson to Lafayetteby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Jackson to Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg

    best
    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane JAN - LFT
    4h 6m
    $110–419

  2. Drive 215.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson to Lafayettecar car 215.8 mi
    4h 2m
    $40–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayettebus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    7h 45m
    $50–94

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    8h 22m
    $103–221

  5. Drive to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Jackson to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)car car
    2. Fly from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane PIB - LFT
    6h 26m
    $92–406

Jackson to Lafayette by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Lafayette via Baton Rouge Bus Station in around 7h 45m.

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