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How to get fromBeaufort to Jekyll Islandby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Beaufort to Jekyll Island by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ribaut Rd at Maryland Fried Chicken to Bluffton Transfer Centerbus bus 302
    2. Take the taxi from Bluffton Transfer Center to Savannah Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Savannah Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswickbus bus
    8h 33m

  2. Drive  128.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Beaufort to Jekyll Islandcar car 128.6 mi
    2h 25m
    $24–34

  3. Taxi to Savannah, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Beaufort to Savannah (SAV)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Savannah (SAV) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)plane plane SAV - BQK
    5h 53m
    $320–839

  4. Taxi to Hilton Head Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Beaufort to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)plane plane HHH - BQK
    6h 29m
    $197–534

  5. Drive to Charleston International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Beaufort to Charleston-Airport-CHScar car
    2. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)plane plane CHS - BQK
    5h 36m
    $128–484

Savannah (SAV) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Beaufort, SC, USA and Jekyll Island, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Beaufort to Jekyll Island. However, you can take the bus to Bluffton Transfer Center, take the taxi to Savannah Station, take the train to Jacksonville, walk to Amtrak Station, take the line 4 bus to JRTC Bay H, walk to Jacksonville, take the bus to Brunswick, then take the taxi to Jekyll Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Beaufort to Jekyll Island in around 2h 25m.

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