How to travel from Boston to Jackson, United States of America

The distance between Boston and Jackson is around 1,303 miles (2,097km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Boston to Jackson by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Boston (BOS) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time4h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $315
Operated by

Delta

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Newark Penn Station then Atlanta and then to Jackson.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $215
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train and Bus

Take the train to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station and then to Meridian Union Station then take the bus to Jackson Amtrak Station.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $270
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Jackson.

  • Duration23h 50m
  • Distance1,408 miles (2,265km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Boston and Jackson

There are several options for getting from Boston to Jackson by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $215 and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $315.

The distance between Boston and Jackson is around 1,303 miles (2,097km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,255 miles (2,020km)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Boston and Jackson by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Boston to Jackson is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx $315.

The cheapest way to travel between Boston and Jackson, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $215 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Boston and Jackson. We recommend that you fly from Boston (BOS) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN). instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Boston and Jackson. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Boston to Jackson. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newark Penn Station and Atlanta. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

Boltbus and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Boston and Jackson. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Boston and Jackson. Flights depart from Boston (BOS) and arrive at Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) - via Atlanta (ATL). The flight takes around 4h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Boston to Jackson. There is however a flight that goes via Atlanta (ATL). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Boston to Jackson typically takes around 4h 25m. Flights depart from Boston (BOS) and and arrive into Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN).

The closest major airport to Jackson is Jackson-Evers International Airport (JAN) (JAN) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Jackson. Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) (PIB) and Meridian Regional (Key Field) Airport (MEI) (MEI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Boston and Jackson. The distance is around 1,408 miles (2,265km) by road and it will take around 23h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Boston to Jackson is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around $315.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Boston and Jackson

Transport options from Boston to Jackson
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 40m
$315
hourly2,097km (1,303 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
$370
every 3 hours2,103km (1,307 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 40m
$370
every 2 hours2,131km (1,324 miles)
Bus
1 day 10h
$215
once daily2,466km (1,532 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 8h
$270
twice daily2,408km (1,496 miles)
Drive
23h 50m
$140
on demand2,265km (1,408 miles)

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Airports near Jackson

The following major airports near Jackson offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

JAN
Jackson-Evers International Airport (JAN)
International Airport
Distance
6 miles (10km) from Jackson
PIB
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76 miles (122km) from Jackson
MEI
Meridian Regional (Key Field) Airport (MEI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84 miles (135km) from Jackson