Getting In and Around Jackson

With plenty of things to do and see, Jackson can be a bit overwhelming. Fortunately, there are many ways of getting in and around Jackson.  Jackson is nestled at the intersection of Interstates 55 and 20, near the center of the Mississippi. You can get to Jackson by plane, rail, bus or car.  Also, the city has a well-established bus network that helps you navigate smoothly within the city.  This post highlights the ways of getting in and around Jackson, so you can make the best choice for your trip to Jackson.

Jackson-Evers International Airport serves the Jackson area. It is located about 6 miles east of Jackson. It offers direct flights to several major cities that include Houston, Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Washington, and Chicago. Airlines serving the airport include Delta Connection, American Eagle Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Express.

Address: 100 International Drive, Jackson, MS 39208, United States

Phone: 1 601-939-5631

Website: http://jmaa.com/ 

Getting to and from Jackson-Evers International Airport: Shuttle service, limousine, rental cars and cabs are available at the Jackson-Evers International Airport to get to the city.

JAN SuperShuttle:  It is a shared ride airport shuttle.

Address: 811 E. River Place, Ste. 202 D, Jackson, MS 39202, United States

Phone: 1 601-806-0037

Website: http://www.jacksonlimousinecompany.com/

Address: 4744 Interstate 55 North Frontage Rd, Jackson, MS 39211, United States

Phone: 1 601-987-9426

Address: 143 S Hangar Dr, Jackson, MS 39298, United States

Phone: 1 888-826-6893

Website: https://www.alamo.com/

Address: 137 N Hangar Dr, Jackson, MS 39208, United States

Phone: 1 601-939-5882

Website: http://locations.avis.com/

Address: 131 N Hangar Dr, Jackson, MS 39208, United States

Phone: 1 601-939-7600

Website: https://www.hertz.com/

Address: 143 S Hangar Dr, Jackson, MS 39208, United States

Phone: 1 888-826-6890

Address: 137 S Hangar Dr, Jackson, MS 39208, United States

Phone: 1 601-932-2126

Website: http://locations.budget.com/

Address: 100 International Dr, Jackson, MS 39208, United States

Phone: 1 866-434-2226

Website: https://www.dollar.com/

Jackson is easily accessible by car. Several interstate highways, U.S. highways and state highways serve Jackson. Downtown Jackson is located at the intersection of I-20 that runs east-west and I-55 that runs south and north.  

• Memphis, Tennessee is approx 210 miles from Jackson (north)
• New Orleans, Los Angele is approx 190 miles from Jackson (south)
• Atlanta, Georgia is approx 320 miles from Jackson (east)
• Dallas, Texas is approx 300 miles from Jackson (west)

• Intertstate-20: It runs east and west from El Paso to Florence.
• Interstate-55: It runs north and south from Chicago to New Orleans via Jackson.
• Interstate-220: It connects I-20 and I-55 on the west and north sides of Jackson.

• U.S. Highway 80: It runs parallel to I-20.
• U.S. Highway 51 (State Street): It runs parallel to I-55 from the Interstate-55/Interstate-20 western split to downtown. 
• U.S. Highway 49: It runs north and south from the Arkansas state line to Gulfport and Hattiesburg passing through Jackson via Interstate-220 and Interstate-20

• Mississippi Highway 25: It runs northeast to Starkville and Carthage.
• Mississippi Highway 18: It runs southwest to Port Gibson and Raymond, and southeast on the way to Quitman and Bay Sprins.

Greyhound offers bus service to Jackson.

Address: 300 W Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39201, United States 

Phone: 1 601-960-1887

Website: http://www.jacksonms.gov/index.aspx?nid=570 

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Travelling by train is convenient and easy.  Amtrak offers service to Jackson. 

•  The Amtrak City of New Orleans southbound offers service from Jackson to New Orleans. 
• The Amtrak City of New Orleans northbound offers service from Jackson to Champaign-Urbana, Carbondale, Memphis, Chicago and some areas in between.

Address: 300 W Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39201, United States

Phone: 1 800-872-7245

Website: https://www.amtrak.com/home 

The JATRAN (Jackson, Mississippi Transit System) is a public transportation system in Jackson. It operates local buses in Jackson that run half-hourly or hourly on weekdays and hourly on Saturdays during daytime.  The buses run from the Union Station. 

Address: 1785 US-80, Jackson, MS 39204, United States

Phone: 1 601-948-7140

Operating hours: Monday- Friday 5:15 am to 7:45 pm; Saturday: 6:45 am and 6:45 pm. 

Website: http://www.jacksonms.gov/index.aspx?nid=570 

Rental cars are one of the best ways to get around the city. Many rental car agencies operate in the city of Jackson. 

Address: 4450 US-80, Jackson, MS 39209, United States

Phone: 1 601-922-4823

Website: http://locations.avis.com/

Address: 4450 US-80, Jackson, MS 39209, United States

Phone: 1 601-923-9504

Website: http://locations.budget.com/us/

Address: 1010 S State St, Jackson, MS 39201, United States

Phone: 1 601-948-0062

Website: https://www.enterprise.com/

Address: 4157 Robinson Rd, Jackson, MS 39209, United States

Phone: 1 601-922-3327

Website: https://www.hertz.com/

Address: 5454 I 55 N, Jackson, MS 39211, United States

Phone: 1 601-957-8728

Website: http://usave.dmplocal.com/

Metered taxis are available in Jackson. Some of the taxis/cab services in Jackson are: 

Address: Jackson, MS, United States

Phone: 1 601-292-1100

Address: Jackson, MS, United States

Phone: 1 601-948-4761

Address: Jackson, MS, United States

Phone: 1 601-228-2960

Website: http://www.jacksontaxicab.com/

Address: 407 W Leavell Woods Dr #220a, Jackson, MS 39206, United States

Phone: 1 877-580-0904

Website: http://www.deluxecabco.com/