LA → MS · about 163 miles
New Orleans to Jackson bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 14 direct buses and trains a week from New Orleans to Jackson. The fastest takes 3 hours 39 minutes; the first departure leaves at 8:20 AM and the last at 1:45 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 3h 39m
- First departure
- 8:20 AM
- Last departure
- 1:45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:20 AM | 12:25 PM | 4h 05m | Daily | New Orleans Bus Station to Jackson Union Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 1:45 PM | 5:24 PM | 3h 39m | Daily | New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in New Orleans Where you get off in Jackson The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in New Orleans
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Map of New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Jackson
- Jackson Union Station Map of Jackson Union Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Jackson to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the bus or train from New Orleans to Jackson?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 3 hours 39 minutes.
What time is the first departure from New Orleans to Jackson?
The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM (Daily) and the last at 1:45 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from New Orleans to Jackson?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in New Orleans?
Buses and trains to Jackson leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.