There are 4 ways to get from Jackson to Metairie 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
5h 3m$64–125Drive 180 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jackson to Metairiecar 180 mi
2h 59m$33–48Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Jackson to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
5h 27m$34–62Fly
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane JAN - MSY
4h 29m$125–518
Jackson to Metairie by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Metairie is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Metairie is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson to Metairie. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Airline @ E of Causeway via Tulane @ Loyola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Jackson to Metairie. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Cemeteries Transit Center via UPT Streetcar Bay 1 and Canal at N. Rampart. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Jackson and Metairie is 189 miles. The road distance is 181 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Metairie without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Jackson to Metairie, including transfers.
Jackson to Metairie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
Jackson to Metairie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Jackson to Metairie is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 27m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $550 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Metairie, LA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Jackson to New Orleans Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 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
- $95–490
- 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
- $90–470
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
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
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
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Jackson to Metairie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Jackson to Metairie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Metairie is 181 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Jackson to Metairie.
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