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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Jackson Station | Union Passenger Terminal | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Jackson Station | Union Passenger Terminal | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Jackson to New Orleans
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 3 hours 58 minutes and with fares starting at just £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Customers praise Amtrak for providing an amazing experience with great staff. They appreciate the smooth and gentle ride without any issues. Many plan to use Amtrak again in the future.
Amtrak Jackson New Orleans recent customer reviews
It was amazing. Great staff too. I will be using Amtrak in the future.
Temiloluwa A.
Smooth gentle ride with no problem
Naomi B.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Jackson, MS, US to New Orleans by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Jackson to New Orleans?
The cheapest train tickets from Jackson to New Orleans start from £23. The average price for this train route is around £27. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Jackson to New Orleans?
The average train journey time from Jackson to New Orleans is 3h 58m, covering a distance of 163 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 58m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Jackson to New Orleans route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Jackson to New Orleans?
The earliest train from Jackson to New Orleans departs at 11:20. And the latest train departs at 12:49.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Jackson, MS, US to New Orleans was searched and found on 4 Jan 2026 with a price of £29To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Jackson, MS, US to New Orleans as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £29 to £145 for a train ticket from Jackson, MS, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £29, which is on 2026-01-05.
What's the cheapest way to go from Jackson, MS, US to New Orleans?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Jackson, MS, US and New Orleans is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £27 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £23. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to New Orleans, choose the train, as it will take you from Jackson, MS, US to New Orleans in about 3h 58m – that's the fastest way to get there!
