There are 4 ways to get from Washington 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
2h 55m$190–762Drive 966 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington 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
21h 20m$194–327Train (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
32h 21m$436–873
Washington to Jackson by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Jackson is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 16h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Jackson is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $190 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington 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 21h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington 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 32h 21m.
The distance between Washington and Jackson is 874 miles. The road distance is 971.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Jackson without a car is to bus which takes 21h 20m and costs $190 - $330.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Washington to Jackson, including transfers.
Washington to Jackson bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Jackson is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $190 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $330 and takes 21h 20m, you could also train, which costs $430 - $900 and takes 32h 21m.
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 bus from Washington Union Station to Jackson via Atlanta Bus Station in around 21h 20m.
- 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
- $370–800
- 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 to Jackson bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Jackson is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 2:49 PM in Washington and 1:49 PM in Jackson.
Washington to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Jackson is 972 miles. It takes approximately 16h 20m to drive from Washington to Jackson.
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