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How to get fromKansas City to Jacksonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Jackson by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Kansas City

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane MCI - JAN
    5h 52m
    $150–650

  2. Drive 630.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Jacksoncar car 630.4 mi
    11h 42m
    $115–167

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Jefferson 121
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus Greyhound US1173
    14h 55m
    $143–220

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksontrain train
    24h 55m
    $377–774

  5. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane MHK - JAN
    6h 39m
    $148–503

Kansas City to Jackson by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration24h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$377Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 580.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to Jackson via Memphis Bus Station in around 14h 55m.

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