There are 7 ways to get from Panama City Beach to Jackson by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
best- Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane ECP - JAN
4h 26m$159–474Drive 336.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Panama City Beach to Jacksoncar 336.8 mi
6h 34m$62–89Bus, train
- Take the bus from Panama City Beach Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain
12h 13m$109–226Bus, train via Mobile
- Take the bus from Panama City Beach Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Mobile, AL to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain
14h 48m$118–276Drive to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly
- Drive from Panama City Beach to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)car
- Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane VPS - JAN
5h 17m$116–426Drive to Dothan Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Panama City Beach to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)car
- Fly from Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane DHN - JAN
5h 43m$117–425Bus
- Take the bus from Panama City Beach Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jacksonbus
12h 39m$84–156
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Panama City Beach to Jackson is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Panama City Beach to Jackson is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $150 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Panama City Beach station to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Panama City Beach Bus Station and arriving at Jackson via Mobile Bus Station and New Orleans Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
The distance between Panama City Beach and Jackson is 316 miles. The road distance is 338.8 miles.
The best way to get from Panama City Beach to Jackson without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 13m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Panama City Beach to Jackson, including transfers.
Panama City Beach to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Panama City Beach Bus Station.
The best way to get from Panama City Beach to Jackson is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $150 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 12h 39m.
Panama City Beach to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Mobile Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Panama City Beach to Jackson is 339 miles. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Panama City Beach to Jackson.
What companies run services between Panama City Beach, FL, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Panama City Beach to Jackson via Panama City Beach Bus Station, Mobile Bus Station, and New Orleans Bus Station in around 12h 39m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Dothan Regional Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Mobile, AL to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Panama City Beach Bus Station to Mobile Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Panama City Beach Bus Station to Mobile Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Panama City Beach Bus Station to Mobile Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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