There are 3 ways to get from Mississippi to Covington by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Jackson to Hammond Stationtrain City of New Orleans
2h 53m$102–166Drive 145.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jackson to Covingtoncar 145.4 mi
2h 57m$27–39Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Jackson to Slidellbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the taxi from Slidell to Covingtontaxi
3h 50m$96–139
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mississippi to Covington is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Mississippi to Covington is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs $100 - $170.
No, there is no direct train from Mississippi to Covington station. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Hammond Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Mississippi and Covington is 154 miles. The road distance is 146.3 miles.
The best way to get from Mississippi to Covington without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Mississippi to Covington, including transfers.
Mississippi to Covington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.
Mississippi to Covington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Hammond Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mississippi to Covington is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Mississippi to Covington.
There are 38+ hotels available in Covington.
What companies run services between Mississippi, USA and Covington, LA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Jackson to Hammond Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jackson to Hammond Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- 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 Slidell
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
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