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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the world’s great art museums, spanning ancient to modern collections across a vast Fifth Avenue building.
Cheapest price
$299
Average price
$304
Fastest journey
1 d 7 h 10 m
Average duration
1 d 7 h 35 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1718 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Jackson, MS to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Jackson, MS to New York, NY will cost around $304 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $299.
Of the 2 buses that leave Jackson, MS for New York, NY on Tue, Jun 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 1718 km distance in an average of 1 d 7 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 7 h 10 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 1 d 8 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jackson, MS to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $135. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $135, and a train costs an average of $219.
Distance: 1067 miles (1718 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$259 Average price Cheapest | $530 Average price | $426 Average price | $277 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
28h 31m Average total duration 28h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35h 37m Average total duration 35h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Jackson, MS to New York, NY:
A bus is $167 (€135) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jackson, MS to New York, NY costing on average $426 (€344).
A bus is $271 (€219) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jackson, MS to New York, NY costing on average $530 (€429).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 1m.
Train takes on average 35h 7m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 30h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 41h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 37h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 40h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $276 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 29h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $146 |
The table below shows live departures for Jackson, MS to New York, NY buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
· + FlixBus | 2:00 PM Jackson, Union Station, MS | 30h30 | 9:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· | 2:00 PM Jackson, Union Station, MS | 31h05 | 10:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
· · + FlixBus | 2:00 PM Jackson, Union Station, MS | 32h00 | 11:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 2:00 PM Jackson, Union Station, MS | 30h30 | 9:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 5:30 PM Jackson, Union Station, MS | 37h20 | 7:50 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Jackson, Union Station, MS | 44h20 | 2:50 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 4 transfers | |
· · | 5:30 PM Jackson, Union Station, MS | 30h20 | 12:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 5:30 PM Jackson, Union Station, MS | 53h00 | 11:30 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 3 transfers | |
· | 5:30 PM Jackson, Union Station, MS | 29h25 | 11:55 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 5:30 PM Jackson, Union Station, MS | 41h05 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 5:30 PM Jackson, Union Station, MS | 30h10 | 12:40 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3 transfers | |
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Buses from Jackson, MS to New York, NY run on average 11 times per day, taking around 28h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $135 (€110) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 1067 miles (1718 km) distance in 29h 25m.
Distance 1067 miles (1718 km) |
Average bus duration 28h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $135 (€110) |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 29h 25m |
First bus 1:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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One of the world’s great art museums, spanning ancient to modern collections across a vast Fifth Avenue building.
A leading modern and contemporary art museum with iconic works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many others.
A major science museum famous for dinosaur halls, space exhibits, and family-friendly displays on the natural world.
The city’s essential urban park, ideal for walks, people-watching, famous views, and easy access to major museums.
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Hand-carved cured beef piled onto rye bread, usually with mustard. This deli staple is one of New York’s most famous sandwiches.
Well-known appetizing shop cafe serving bagels, smoked fish, caviar, and Jewish New York classics in a polished, historic style.
Historic Lower East Side deli famous for hand-carved pastrami sandwiches and classic Jewish deli fare in a lively, old-school setting.
Legendary pizzeria known for traditional New York slices and whole pies, with a long-standing reputation for quality ingredients and craftsmanship.
Accommodation, dining, and drinks are among the priciest in the US, though budget eats and free sights help control costs.
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