MS → LA · about 163 miles
Jackson to New Orleans bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 14 direct buses and trains a week from Jackson to New Orleans. The fastest takes 3 hours 58 minutes; the first departure leaves at 11:49 AM and the last at 1:40 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 3h 58m
- First departure
- 11:49 AM
- Last departure
- 1:40 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:49 AM | 3:47 PM | 3h 58m | Daily | Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:40 PM | 5:50 PM | 4h 10m | Daily | Jackson Union Station to New Orleans Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Jackson Where you get off in New Orleans The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Jackson
- Jackson Union Station Map of Jackson Union Station (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in New Orleans
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Map of New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (Google Maps)
Return trip: New Orleans to Jackson
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Jackson to New Orleans?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 3 hours 58 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Jackson to New Orleans?
The earliest departure is at 11:49 AM (Daily) and the last at 1:40 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Jackson to New Orleans?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Jackson?
Buses and trains to New Orleans leave from Jackson Union Station.