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How to get fromJackson to Montgomeryby plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Jackson to Montgomery by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Montgomery Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM)plane plane JAN - MGM
    5h 9m
    $101–408

  2. Drive  243 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson to Montgomerycar car 243 mi
    4h 30m
    $42–60

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0602
    10h 38m
    $156–240

  4. Train, bus via Mobile

    1. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Statrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    12h 31m
    $161–325

  5. Fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane JAN - BHM
    2. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Montgomerycar car
    5h 8m
    $185–870

  6. Fly to Dothan Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)plane plane JAN - DHN
    2. Drive from Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) to Montgomerycar car
    5h 41m
    $115–430

  7. Fly to Columbus Airport, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Columbus Airport (CSG)plane plane JAN - CSG
    2. Take the taxi from 2nd Ave / 44th St to Opelika 4th Street Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Opelika 4th Street Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    7h 10m
    $167–490

  8. Train, bus via Mobile #2

    1. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    10h 53m
    $153–245

  9. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0602
    11h 45m
    $101–151

Jackson to Montgomery by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Montgomery, AL, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Montgomery Intermodal Center via Atlanta Bus Station in around 11h 45m.

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