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

The distance between Jackson and Philadelphia is around 1,006 miles (1,619km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Jackson to Philadelphia 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 Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Philadelphia (PHL).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $350
Operated by

American Airlines

+ 3 others

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta and then to Philadelphia.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $170
Operated by

Greyhound USA

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Meridian Union Station then take the train to Philadelphia.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $130
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Drive

Drive to Philadelphia.

  • Duration18h 45m
  • Distance1,113 miles (1,790km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jackson and Philadelphia

There are several options for getting from Jackson to Philadelphia by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $130 and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $315.

The distance between Jackson and Philadelphia is around 1,006 miles (1,619km).

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Jackson and Philadelphia by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jackson to Philadelphia is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx $315.

The cheapest way to travel between Jackson and Philadelphia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $130 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jackson and Philadelphia. We recommend that you fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Baltimore (BWI) then take the train to Philadelphia. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jackson and Philadelphia. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jackson to Philadelphia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Atlanta. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Jackson and Philadelphia. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Jackson and Philadelphia. Flights depart from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL) - via Charlotte (CLT). The flight takes around 3h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Jackson to Philadelphia. There is however a flight that goes via Charlotte (CLT). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Jackson to Philadelphia typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) and and arrive into Philadelphia (PHL).

The closest major airport to Philadelphia is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (PHL) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Philadelphia. Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) (TTN) and Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) (ACY) 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 Jackson and Philadelphia. The distance is around 1,113 miles (1,790km) by road and it will take around 18h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jackson to Philadelphia is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around $350.

How do I get from Jackson to Philadelphia

Compare travel optionsbetween Jackson and Philadelphia

Transport options from Jackson to Philadelphia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 20m
$350
hourly1,658km (1,030 miles)
Plane and Train4h 10m
$315
hourly1,619km (1,006 miles)
Fly to Reagan Washington (DCA), Train4h 35m
$445
hourly1,628km (1,011 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
$170
once daily1,934km (1,202 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 1h
$130
twice daily1,891km (1,175 miles)
Drive
18h 45m
$110
on demand1,790km (1,113 miles)

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Airports near Philadelphia

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

PHL
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
International Airport
Distance
7 miles (11km) from Philadelphia
TTN
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29 miles (47km) from Philadelphia
ACY
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY)
International Airport
Distance
47 miles (75km) from Philadelphia