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How to get fromSaint Simons Island to Highlandsby plane, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Saint Simons Island to Highlands by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane BQK - AVL
    2. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Highlandscar car
    5h 23m
    $106–395

  2. Drive 332.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Simons Island to Highlandscar car 332.9 mi
    7h 32m
    $61–88

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Brunswick to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Flying J - Commercebus bus
    3. Drive from Flying J - Commerce to Highlandscar car
    11h
    $145–311

  4. Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane BQK - GSP
    2. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Highlandscar car
    5h 49m
    $135–551

Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Saint Simons Island to Highlands. However, you can take the taxi to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) airport, fly to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), then drive to Highlands. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Saint Simons Island to Highlands via Brunswick, Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Doraville Station, Atlanta, and Flying J - Commerce in around 11h.

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