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How to get fromSavannah to Fort Sumterby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Savannah to Fort Sumter by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Fort Sumter Visitor Center to Fort Sumterferry ferry Fort Sumter Visitor Center-Fort Sumter
    3h 21m

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0643S
    2. Take the ferry from Fort Sumter Visitor Center to Fort Sumterferry ferry Fort Sumter Visitor Center-Fort Sumter
    5h 56m

  3. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Savannah (SAV) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SAV - CHS
    2. Take the ferry from Fort Sumter Visitor Center to Fort Sumterferry ferry
    7h 3m

Savannah (SAV) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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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 5h 56m.

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