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How to get fromMetairie to Mississippiby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Metairie to Mississippi by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain train City of New Orleans
    5h 12m
    $53–134
  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus Greyhound US1173
    5h 38m
    $33–59
  3. Drive  180.4 mi

    1. Drive from Metairie to Jacksoncar car 180.4 mi
    2h 59m
    $33–48

Metairie to Mississippi by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Metairie, LA, USA and Mississippi, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson once daily. Tickets cost $50–130 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jackson once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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