Rome2Rio

How to get fromGainesville to Saint Simons Islandby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

Find Transport to Saint Simons Island

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Gainesville to Saint Simons Island by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, fly to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)plane plane ATL - BQK
    4h 8m
    $112–432

  2. Drive 299.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Saint Simons Islandcar car 299.1 mi
    6h 34m
    $55–79

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Brunswickbus bus FlixBus 2434
    7h 56m
    $104–179

  4. Bus, fly to Savannah, drive

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane ATL - SAV
    3. Drive from Savannah (SAV) to Saint Simons Islandcar car
    4h 56m
    $101–514

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gainesville to Saint Simons Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 318.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Gainesville, GA, USA and Saint Simons Island, GA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Gainesville to Saint Simons Island via Gainesville, Atlanta Bus Station, and Brunswick in around 7h 56m.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound