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How to get fromOpelousas to Jacksonby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Opelousas to Jackson by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane LFT - JAN
    4h 30m
    $116–423

  2. Drive 203.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Opelousas to Jacksoncar car 203.7 mi
    4h 14m
    $38–54

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Opelousas to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain train
    8h 15m
    $92–185

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Opelousas to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound 2221 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus Greyhound US1173
    8h 36m
    $60–116

  5. Bus to Alexandria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Opelousas to Boyce, LAbus bus
    2. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane AEX - JAN
    6h 30m
    $143–460

  6. Bus to Lake Charles Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to Lake Charlesbus bus
    2. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane LCH - JAN
    6h 41m
    $162–476

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain train City of New Orleans
    9h 28m
    $116–243

Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Opelousas, LA, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Opelousas to Jackson via Opelousas and Baton Rouge Bus Station in around 8h 36m.

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