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 21m$193–804Drive 966 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to Jacksoncar 966 mi
16h 20m$177–255Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US0604
22h 18m$192–332Train (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 36m$432–872
Washington DC to Jackson by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Jackson is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 16h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Jackson is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $190 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Jackson. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+G St NW and arriving at Jackson via Washington Union Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC station to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Jackson via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 36m.
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 22h 18m and costs $190 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Washington DC to Jackson, including transfers.
Washington DC to Jackson bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, 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 21m and costs $190 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $340 and takes 22h 18m, you could also train, which costs $430 - $900 and takes 33h 36m.
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) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Jackson via 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 22h 18m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–750
- 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
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $90–130
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- 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 Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Jackson bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Jackson is 1h behind Washington DC. It is currently 1:20 AM in Washington DC and 12:20 AM 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 20m to drive from Washington DC to Jackson.
There are 221+ hotels available in Jackson.











