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How to get fromCumberland Island to Hilton Head Islandby ferry, taxi, train, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Cumberland Island to Hilton Head Island by ferry, taxi, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Cumberland Island to Saint Marysferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Saint Marys to Jacksonvilletaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Jacksonville to Savannah Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Savannah Station to Hilton Head Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 49m
    $325–440

  2. Ferry, bus, train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Cumberland Island to Saint Marysferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Yulee Park & Ride to JRTC - Express Selectbus bus
    3. Take the train from Jacksonville to Savannah Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Savannah Station to Hilton Head Islandtaxi taxi
    8h 4m
    $277–391

  3. Ferry, bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Cumberland Island to Saint Marysferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Yulee Park & Ride to Forsyth St + Clay Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane JAX - SAV
    4. Take the taxi from Savannah (SAV) to Hilton Head Islandtaxi taxi
    9h 33m
    $322–841

Jacksonville (JAX) to Savannah (SAV) flights

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cumberland Island to Hilton Head Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 232 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Cumberland Island to Hilton Head Island. However, you can take the ferry to Saint Marys, take the taxi to Jacksonville, take the train to Savannah Station, then take the taxi to Hilton Head Island. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Saint Marys, take the taxi to Yulee Park & Ride, take the bus to Forsyth St + Clay St, take the line 1 bus to Jia, walk to Jacksonville (JAX) airport, fly to Savannah (SAV), then take the taxi to Hilton Head Island.

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