There are 4 ways to get from Jackson to New Orleans by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
3h 58m$55–130Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Jackson to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
4h 10m$30–60Drive 185.7 mi
- Drive from Jackson to New Orleanscar 185.7 mi
3h 5m$34–49Fly
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane JAN - MSY
4h 47m$125–519
Jackson to New Orleans by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to New Orleans is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to New Orleans is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jackson and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jackson and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Jackson and New Orleans is 185 miles. The road distance is 186.7 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to New Orleans without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $55 - $130.
The train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal takes 3h 58m including transfers and departs once daily.
Jackson to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
Jackson to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Jackson to New Orleans is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $550 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 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
- $55–130
- 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 New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Jackson to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to New Orleans is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Jackson to New Orleans.
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