There are 4 ways to get from Mississippi to Arkansas by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, ARbus West Memphis / ...
8h 28m$121–257Drive 253.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jackson to Little Rockcar 253.9 mi
4h 46m$47–67Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
29h 42m$446–902Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jackson to Longview Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0604
- Take the train from Longview to Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
12h 29m$121–245
Mississippi to Arkansas by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mississippi to Arkansas is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Mississippi to Arkansas is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Mississippi to Arkansas. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Children's Hosp via Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis, Mitchell and MidtownDoctors2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Mississippi to Arkansas station. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 42m.
The distance between Mississippi and Arkansas is 374 miles. The road distance is 255.3 miles.
The best way to get from Mississippi to Arkansas without a car is to bus which takes 8h 28m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Mississippi to Arkansas, including transfers.
Mississippi to Arkansas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
Mississippi to Arkansas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Mississippi to Arkansas is to bus which takes 8h 28m and costs $120 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $440 - $900 and takes 29h 42m.
What companies run services between Mississippi, USA and Arkansas, USA?
You can take a bus from Jackson to Children's Hosp via Memphis Bus Station, Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis, Mitchell, and MidtownDoctors2 in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jackson to Union Station via Chicago Union Station in around 29h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jackson to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Longview to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- 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 Jackson to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Jackson to Longview Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, AR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $45–140
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More Questions & Answers
Mississippi to Arkansas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Mississippi to Arkansas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mississippi to Arkansas is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Mississippi to Arkansas.
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