There are 4 ways to get from Washington DC to Jackson by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane DCA - JAN
4h 33m$173–754Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US0604
23h 22m$167–282Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
33h 38m$702–1,162Drive 965.9 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Jacksoncar 965.9 mi
16h 19m$177–255
Washington DC to Jackson by foot, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Jackson is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 16h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Jackson is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $170 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC station to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Jackson via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Jackson via Washington Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 38m.
The distance between Washington DC and Jackson is 881 miles. The road distance is 971.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Jackson without a car is to bus which takes 23h 22m and costs $160 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Washington DC to Jackson, including transfers.
Washington DC to Jackson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Jackson is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 23h 22m, you could also train, which costs $700 - $1,200 and takes 33h 38m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Jackson via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 23h 22m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Washington DC to Jackson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Jackson is 1h behind Washington DC. It is currently 1:41 PM in Washington DC and 12:41 PM in Jackson.
Washington DC to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Jackson is 972 miles. It takes approximately 16h 19m to drive from Washington DC to Jackson.
There are 191+ hotels available in Jackson.