Jackson-Evers International Airport is relatively small
Jackson Transportation
Airport
Jackson International Airport (JIA) is a regional airport with limited direct flights, but plenty to DFW and ATL. The airport is jointly named in honor of Medgar Evers. The airport is located off I-55 Freeway northbound, approximately 10 miles northeast of Downtown Jackson.
Car Rentals: Branded companies include Alamo (800-327-9633), Avis (601-939-5853), Budget (601-939-0571), Hertz (601-939-5312), and National (800-227-7368).
Taxis: You can pick-up at the airport terminal lower level. Cab fare from the airport to downtown is about $30, plus a charge for each piece of luggage. JIA Airport and downtown are the only reliable places to catch a taxi. Taxi companies include Citi-Cab (601-355-8319), Deluxe Cab (601-948-4761), Independent Cab (601-354-1792), and Veterans Cab (601-355-8319).
Train Station</h3
Amtrak service is hosted at Jackson Union Station. It’s a comfortable place with a shop for snacks and small gifts at 300 West Capitol Street. Amtrak features once daily train Jackson service on this long-distance route:
City of New Orleans: Chicago-Memphis-Jackson-New Orleans
Freeways
Jackson Freeway Network surrounds the central city. Driving here by car is best via Interstates 20 or 55 or by US Highway 49. Compared to Memphis or Charlotte, the freeways are seldom overcrowded.