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How to get fromCharleston to Cumberland Islandby train, taxi, ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Charleston to Cumberland Island by train, taxi, ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Saint Marystaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    7h 12m
    $226–356

  2. Fly, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane CHS - JAX
    2. Take the bus from JRTC - Express Select to Yulee Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    10h 35m
    $152–487

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Jacksonville (JAX) flights

Calendar90Weekly Planes
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 303.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Cumberland Island, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Cumberland Island. However, you can take the taxi to Charleston Amtrak Station, take the train to Jacksonville, take the taxi to Saint Marys, then take the ferry to Cumberland Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Dr, walk to Charleston-Airport-CHS airport, fly to Jacksonville (JAX), walk to Jia, take the line 1 bus to JRTC Bay J, walk to JRTC - Express Select, take the bus to Yulee Park & Ride, take the taxi to Saint Marys, then take the ferry to Cumberland Island.

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