There are 3 ways to get from Portland to Jackson by train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane SEA - MSY
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain
15h 13m$445–739Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Jacksonbus
2d 8h$399–633Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
2d 14h$1,645–2,545
Portland to Jackson by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Jackson is to bus which costs $390 - $650 and takes 2 days 8h.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Jackson is to train and fly which takes 15h 13m and costs $440 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Jackson via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Jackson via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.
The distance between Portland and Jackson is 2451 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Jackson without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 8h and costs $390 - $650.
It takes approximately 15h 13m to get from Portland to Jackson, including transfers.
Portland to Jackson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Jackson is to bus which takes 2 days 8h and costs $390 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,600 - $2,600 and takes 2 days 14h.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?
You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Jackson via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 8h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Jackson via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 14h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–650
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Denver Union Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–260
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Jackson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pasco Bus Stop station.
Jackson is 2h ahead of Portland. It is currently 5:51 AM in Portland and 7:51 AM in Jackson.
Portland to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Book your Portland to Jackson train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Portland to Jackson bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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