There are 4 ways to get from Jackson to Atlanta by plane, bus (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 Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane JAN - ATL
1h 59m$92–409Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Jackson to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0604
8h 10m$60–120Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Peachtree Stationtrain Crescent
17h 48m$204–444Drive 381.3 mi
- Drive from Jackson to Atlantacar 381.3 mi
6h 10m$70–101
Jackson to Atlanta by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Atlanta is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Atlanta is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $90 - $410.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jackson and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Jackson to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Peachtree Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 48m.
The distance between Jackson and Atlanta is 359 miles. The road distance is 383.6 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Atlanta without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Jackson to Atlanta, including transfers.
Jackson to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
Jackson to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Jackson to Atlanta is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $90 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 8h 10m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $450 and takes 17h 48m.
What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
Delta flies from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Jackson to Atlanta Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jackson to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Jackson to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta is 1h ahead of Jackson. It is currently 8:56 PM in Jackson and 9:56 PM in Atlanta.
Jackson to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Atlanta is 384 miles. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Jackson to Atlanta.
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