There are 4 ways to get from Jackson to Picayune by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jackson to Slidellbus Greyhound US1173
3h 42m$82–121Drive 149.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jackson to Picayunecar 149.9 mi
2h 36m$28–40Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Picayune Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
6h 13m$77–155Fly, taxi
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane JAN - GPT
- Take the taxi from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Picayunetaxi
5h 4m$234–626
Jackson to Picayune by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Picayune is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Picayune is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson to Picayune. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Slidell via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Jackson to Picayune station. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Picayune Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Jackson and Picayune is 190 miles. The road distance is 150.7 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Picayune without a car is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Jackson to Picayune, including transfers.
Jackson to Picayune bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Jackson station.
Jackson to Picayune train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Jackson to Picayune is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Picayune, MS, USA?
Greyhound-us operates a bus from Jackson to Slidell once daily, and the journey takes 3h 20m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jackson to Picayune Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 6h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
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
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Picayune Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jackson to Slidell
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jackson to Slidell
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Jackson to Picayune bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Slidell station.
Jackson to Picayune train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Picayune is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Jackson to Picayune.
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