There are 4 ways to get from New Orleans to Jackson by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
3h 39m$55–130Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US1173
4h 5m$30–60Drive 185.6 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Jacksoncar 185.6 mi
3h 5m$34–49Fly
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane MSY - JAN
5h 29m$132–522
New Orleans to Jackson by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Jackson is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Jackson is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New Orleans Bus Station station and arriving at Jackson. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Jackson. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between New Orleans and Jackson is 185 miles. The road distance is 186.7 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Jackson without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $55 - $130.
The train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson takes 3h 39m including transfers and departs once daily.
New Orleans to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Jackson is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $550 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 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
- $55–130
- 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
New Orleans to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jackson station.
New Orleans to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jackson station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Jackson is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from New Orleans to Jackson.
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