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How to get fromLafayette to Jacksonby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Lafayette to Jackson by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane LFT - JAN
    4h 8m
    $111–423

  2. Drive 217.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lafayette to Jacksoncar car 217.9 mi
    3h 58m
    $40–58

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain train City of New Orleans
    6h 59m
    $76–164

  4. Bus via New Orleans

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus Greyhound US1173
    7h 25m
    $51–94

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus Greyhound US1173
    8h 20m
    $48–96

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain train City of New Orleans
    9h 4m
    $101–225

Lafayette to Jackson by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Lafayette, LA, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette to Jackson via New Orleans Bus Station in around 7h 25m.

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