There are 4 ways to get from Metairie to Jackson by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
5h 12m$63–134Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US1173
5h 38m$33–64Drive 180.4 mi
- Drive from Metairie to Jacksoncar 180.4 mi
2h 59m$33–48Fly
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane MSY - JAN
5h 8m$132–522
Metairie to Jackson by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metairie to Jackson is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Metairie to Jackson is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Metairie to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Airline @ E of Causeway and arriving at Jackson via Main Library and New Orleans Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Metairie to Jackson. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Jackson via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Metairie and Jackson is 191 miles. The road distance is 181.5 miles.
The best way to get from Metairie to Jackson without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Metairie to Jackson, including transfers.
Metairie to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
Metairie to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from Metairie to Jackson is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 38m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $550 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Metairie, LA, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jackson once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- 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 New Orleans Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Metairie to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jackson station.
Metairie to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jackson station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metairie to Jackson is 181 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Metairie to Jackson.
There are 225+ hotels available in Jackson.