There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Jackson by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane PHL - JAN
4h 30m$165–650Bus via Washington
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonbus
27h 3m$186–361Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
36h 32m$448–973Drive 1,095 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Jacksoncar 1,095 mi
18h 38m$200–289Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US0604
31h 26m$181–356
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Jackson by train, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Jackson is to bus which costs $180 - $360 and takes 31h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Jackson is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $160 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Jackson via Washington Union Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Jackson via 30th Street Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 32m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Jackson is 992 miles. The road distance is 1101.4 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Jackson without a car is to bus via Washington which takes 27h 3m and costs $180 - $370.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Jackson, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Jackson bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Jackson is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $160 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington, which costs $180 - $370 and takes 27h 3m, you could also train, which costs $440 - $1,000 and takes 36h 32m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Jackson, MS, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Airport Terminal A to Jackson via Gray 30th St Station, Philadelphia, Washington Union Station, Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 27h 3m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Philadelphia to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Jackson bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Union Station.
Jackson is 1h behind Philadelphia Airport (PHL). It is currently 11:01 AM in Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and 10:01 AM in Jackson.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Jackson is 1101 miles. It takes approximately 18h 38m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Jackson.
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