Trains tickets from Jackson, MI, US to New Orleans

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 20 at
    Departure city: Jackson
    Departure location: Jackson Station
    Arrival time: July 21 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 20 at
    Departure city: Jackson
    Departure location: Jackson Station
    Arrival time: July 21 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 20 at
    Departure city: Jackson
    Departure location: Jackson Station
    Arrival time: July 21 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Jackson to New Orleans.

Bus
Average Price$165 - $275Average Duration1d 17h
36kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$293 - $293Average Duration1d 5h
133kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Jackson to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 49 minutes and with fares starting at just $293, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
1d 5hAverage Duration
$293Cheapest ticket
133kgCO₂ emissions

Train Jackson, MI, US to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$293
Average train trip duration1d 5h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure7:51am
Distance905 miles (1459 km)
Latest train departure10:58am

Jackson to New Orleans Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Jackson to New Orleans was searched and found on Jul 20, 2025 with a price of $660

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Jackson to New Orleans, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $660 to $671 for a train ticket from Jackson to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $660 which is on 2025-07-20.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to New Orleans, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Jackson and New Orleans, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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