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

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Jackson by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane PHL - JAN
    6h 28m
    $153–654

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus Greyhound US0604
    29h 5m
    $196–310

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain train City of New Orleans
    35h 13m
    $811–1,251

  4. Drive  1,101.7 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Jacksoncar car 1,101.7 mi
    18h 48m
    $202–291

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane EWR - JAN
    7h 21m
    $183–667

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane DCA - JAN
    6h 31m
    $195–1,390

  7. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane ABE - JAN
    9h 38m
    $162–554

  8. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane MDT - JAN
    8h 57m
    $182–588

  9. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus
    29h 55m
    $221–352

Philadelphia to Jackson by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 995.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, 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 bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Jackson via Atlanta Bus Station in around 29h 5m.

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