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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station 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 35m
    $139–207

  2. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Jacksonville, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane CLT - 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 31m
    $154–543

  3. Bus, ferry via Camden

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from JRTC - Express Select to Yulee Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    14h 15m
    $143–220

  4. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hillsborough St at Enterprise St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane RDU - JAX
    3. Take the bus from JRTC - Express Select to Yulee Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Yulee Park & Ride to Saint Marystaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    8h 49m
    $194–754

  5. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Savannah, train, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane CLT - 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
    8h 49m
    $277–782

  6. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Hilton Head Airport, taxi, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane CLT - HHH
    2. Take the taxi from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Savannah Stationtaxi taxi
    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 36m
    $367–802

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Jacksonville (JAX) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration1h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from North Carolina to Cumberland Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 440.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 35m

What companies run services between North Carolina, USA and Cumberland Island, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from North Carolina to Cumberland Island. However, you can take the bus to Jacksonville, 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. Alternatively, you can take the line 5 bus to Charlotte Douglas Airport, walk to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) 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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