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

The distance between Jacksonville and Jackson is around 590 miles (949km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Jacksonville to Jackson by plane, 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 Jacksonville (JAX) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $320
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

+ 3 others

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta GA and then to Jackson.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $125
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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car
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Drive

Drive to Jackson.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance590 miles (949km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jacksonville and Jackson

There are several options for getting from Jacksonville to Jackson by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $120 and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $320.

The distance between Jacksonville and Jackson is around 590 miles (949km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 521 miles (839km)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Jacksonville and Jackson by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jacksonville to Jackson is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx $320.

The cheapest way to travel between Jacksonville and Jackson, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $120 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jacksonville and Jackson. We recommend that you fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN). instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jacksonville and Jackson. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jacksonville to Jackson. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Atlanta GA and Garnett Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.

Megabus and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Jacksonville and Jackson. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Jacksonville and Jackson. Flights depart from Jacksonville (JAX) and arrive at Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) - via Atlanta (ATL). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Jacksonville to Jackson. There is however a flight that goes via Atlanta (ATL). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Jacksonville to Jackson typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Jacksonville (JAX) 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 Jacksonville and Jackson. The distance is around 590 miles (949km) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jacksonville to Jackson is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around $320.

How do I get from Jacksonville to Jackson

Compare travel optionsbetween Jacksonville and Jackson

Transport options from Jacksonville to Jackson
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 35m
$320
hourly1,026km (638 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 55m
$350
5 times a week1,104km (686 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
13h 40m
$125
once daily1,182km (735 miles)
Bus via Columbus13h 45m
$120
5 times a week1,111km (690 miles)
Bus via Tallahassee14h 15m
$120
once daily1,133km (704 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
$59
on demand949km (590 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