There are 6 ways to get from Tampa to Jackson by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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 Tampa
best- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane TPA - JAN
5h 44m$122–472Bus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US0604
17h 10m$131–245Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain
45h 15m$596–1,254Drive 665.7 mi
- Drive from Tampa to Jacksoncar 665.7 mi
11h 58m$122–176Train to Orlando, fly
- Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane MCO - JAN
6h 8m$128–435Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane SRQ - JAN
8h 39m$153–621
Tampa to Jackson by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Jackson is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Jackson is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $120 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Jackson via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Jackson via Cary, Greensboro and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 15m.
The distance between Tampa and Jackson is 563 miles. The road distance is 669.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Jackson without a car is to bus which takes 17h 10m and costs $130 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Tampa to Jackson, including transfers.
Tampa to Jackson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Jackson is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $120 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $250 and takes 17h 10m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 45h 15m.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Jackson via Atlanta Bus Station in around 17h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tampa to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Orlando to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tampa to Jackson/Vicksburg via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Tampa to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Tampa to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Jackson/Vicksburg via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Tampa to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Orlando to Jackson/Vicksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Orlando to Jackson/Vicksburg via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Orlando to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Tampa to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tampa to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–480
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Tampa to Jackson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Jackson is 1h behind Tampa. It is currently 10:52 AM in Tampa and 9:52 AM in Jackson.
Tampa to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Jackson is 670 miles. It takes approximately 11h 58m to drive from Tampa to Jackson.
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