There are 4 ways to get from Picayune to Jackson by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Slidell to Jacksonbus Greyhound US1173
3h 49m$79–104Drive 149.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Picayune to Jacksoncar 149.8 mi
2h 38m$28–40Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Picayune Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
6h 54m$129–205Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Picayune to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)taxi
- Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane GPT - JAN
5h 32m$222–573
Picayune to Jackson by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Picayune to Jackson is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Picayune to Jackson is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Picayune to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Slidell and arriving at Jackson via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Picayune station to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Picayune Amtrak Station and arriving at Jackson via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Picayune and Jackson is 189 miles. The road distance is 150.7 miles.
The best way to get from Picayune to Jackson without a car is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Picayune to Jackson, including transfers.
Picayune to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Slidell station.
Picayune to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Picayune Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Picayune to Jackson is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs $75 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Picayune, MS, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Slidell to Jackson once daily. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Picayune Amtrak Station to Jackson via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 6h 54m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Picayune Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- 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 DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Slidell to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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Booking & Getting There
Picayune to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jackson station.
Picayune to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Picayune to Jackson is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Picayune to Jackson.
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