How far is it from Savannah to Fort Sumter?

The distance between Savannah and Fort Sumter is 114 miles.

How do I travel from Savannah to Fort Sumter without a car?

The best way to get from Savannah to Fort Sumter without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 21m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Savannah to Fort Sumter?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Savannah to Fort Sumter, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Fort Sumter?

There are 1479+ hotels available in Fort Sumter.

Savannah to Fort Sumter - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Savannah to Fort Sumter by train, ferry, or bus

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1. Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
2. Take the ferry from Fort Sumter Visitor Center to Fort Sumterferry Fort Sumter Visitor Center-Fort Sumter
3h 21m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
2. Take the ferry from Fort Sumter Visitor Center to Fort Sumterferry Fort Sumter Visitor Center-Fort Sumter
6h 51m

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Distance: 113.8 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Savannah, GA, USA and Fort Sumter, SC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Savannah to Fort Sumter. However, you can take the train to Charleston Amtrak Station, take the taxi to Fort Sumter Visitor Center, then take the ferry to Fort Sumter. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Savannah Bus Station to Fort Sumter via Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave, Transit Mall, Visitors Center on John St, Concord St / Aquarium Wharf, and Fort Sumter Visitor Center in around 6h 51m.

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