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

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There are 6 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Cumberland Island by train, taxi, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale 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
    10h 37m
    $244–406

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from JRTC - Express Select to Yulee Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    11h 50m
    $135–199

  3. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Jacksonville, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane FLL - JAX
    2. Take the bus from JRTC - Express Select to Yulee Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Yulee Park & Ride to Saint Marystaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    8h 30m
    $204–704

  4. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane MIA - JAX
    3. Take the bus from JRTC - Express Select to Yulee Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    9h 3m
    $136–437

  5. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Savannah, train, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane MIA - SAV
    3. Take the train from Savannah Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Saint Marystaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    9h 53m
    $279–726

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Savannah, train, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane FLL - SAV
    2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Saint Marystaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    9h 20m
    $367–1,053

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Jacksonville (JAX) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 436.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 37m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Cumberland Island, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Lauderdale to Cumberland Island. However, you can take the train to Jacksonville, take the taxi to Saint Marys, then take the ferry to Cumberland Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Cumberland Island via Jacksonville, JRTC - Express Select, Yulee Park & Ride, and Saint Marys in around 11h 50m.

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