There are 4 ways to get from New Orleans to Jackson State University 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
4h 3m$100–160Drive 185.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Orleans to Jackson State Universitycar 185.1 mi
3h 4m$33–48Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US1173
4h 28m$35–55Fly
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane MSY - JAN
5h 51m$137–607
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Jackson State University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Jackson State University is to drive which takes 3h 4m 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 State University is 186 miles. The road distance is 186.1 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Jackson State University without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $100 - $160.
The train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson takes 3h 39m including transfers and departs once daily.
New Orleans to Jackson State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to Jackson State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Jackson State University is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 28m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $650 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Jackson State University, MS, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson once daily. Tickets cost $100–160 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jackson once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Saturday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
New Orleans to Jackson State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jackson station.
New Orleans to Jackson State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jackson station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Jackson State University is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from New Orleans to Jackson State University.
There are 211+ hotels available in Jackson State University.