There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Jackson by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
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 Rochester
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane ROC - JAN
4h 58m$187–720Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane BUF - JAN
7h 13m$145–554Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
28h 18m$342–763Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jacksonbus
28h 45m$183–317Drive 1,159.2 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Jacksoncar 1,159.2 mi
20h 22m$212–306
Rochester to Jackson by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Jackson is to bus which costs $180 - $320 and takes 28h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Jackson is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $180 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Jackson via Cleveland Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Jackson via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 18m.
The distance between Rochester and Jackson is 1027 miles. The road distance is 1166 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Jackson without a car is to train which takes 28h 18m and costs $340 - $800.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Rochester to Jackson, including transfers.
Rochester to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Jackson is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $180 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $800 and takes 28h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $320 and takes 28h 45m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Jackson via Chicago Union Station in around 28h 18m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–340
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Rochester to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Jackson is 1h behind Rochester. It is currently 10:14 AM in Rochester and 9:14 AM in Jackson.
Rochester to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Jackson is 1166 miles. It takes approximately 20h 22m to drive from Rochester to Jackson.
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