The distance between Houston and Jackson is around 382 miles (614km) and the quickest way to get there is to take a tram and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Houston to Jackson by plane, tram, bus, train 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 from Houston (IAH) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN).
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Take the bus to Shreveport and then to Jackson Amtrak Station.
Greyhound USA
Take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and then to Jackson.
There are several options for getting from Houston to Jackson by plane, tram, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $45 and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a tram and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $410.
The distance between Houston and Jackson is around 382 miles (614km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 353 miles (569km)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Houston and Jackson by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Houston to Jackson is to take a tram and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx $410.
The cheapest way to travel between Houston and Jackson, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $45 for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Houston and Jackson. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Houston to Jackson. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.
Amtrak run train services between Houston and Jackson. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 13h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Houston and Jackson. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Houston to Jackson. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Shreveport. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.
Greyhound USA and Amtrak run regular bus services between Houston and Jackson. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Houston and Jackson. Flights depart from Houston (IAH) and arrive at Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN). The flight takes around 1h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Houston and Jackson with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.
United Airlines fly between Houston and Jackson. Flights depart from Houston (IAH) and and arrive into Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.
The flight from Houston to Jackson typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Houston (IAH) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Houston and Jackson. The distance is around 441 miles (709km) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Houston to Jackson is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around $345.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 45m | $345 | every 30 mins | 621km (386 miles) |
Tram and Plane | 2h 35m | $410 | every 30 mins | 614km (382 miles) |
Bus | 9h 30m | $45 | 4 times a week | 815km (506 miles) |
Train | 13h 15m | $105 | 6 times a week | 880km (547 miles) |
Drive | 7h 15m | $44 | on demand | 709km (441 miles) |
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Megabus
The following major airports near Jackson offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.