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How to get fromGainesville to Cumberland Islandby bus, taxi, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Gainesville to Cumberland Island by bus, taxi, or ferry

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  1. Bus, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Saint Marystaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    3h 59m
    $131–169

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville 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
    5h 40m
    $92–117

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  • Distance: 115.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Gainesville to Cumberland Island. However, you can take the bus to Jacksonville, take the taxi to Saint Marys, then take the ferry to Cumberland Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gainesville to Cumberland Island via Jacksonville, JRTC - Express Select, Yulee Park & Ride, and Saint Marys in around 5h 40m.

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