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

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There are 7 ways to get from Jackson to Philadelphia by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport

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    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane JAN - PHL
    5h 19m
    $141–600

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    26h 50m
    $184–298

  3. 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 30th Street Stationtrain train Crescent
    35h 30m
    $801–1,255

  4. Drive  1,099.9 mi

    1. Drive from Jackson to Philadelphiacar car 1,099.9 mi
    18h 52m
    $201–290

  5. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane JAN - DCA
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    5h 13m
    $233–823

  6. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane JAN - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    7h 6m
    $159–516

  7. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 28m
    $215–343

Jackson to Philadelphia by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 995 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Philadelphia Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 26h 50m.

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