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How to get fromSouth Carolina to Jekyll Islandby train, taxi, car, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from South Carolina to Jekyll Island by train, taxi, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jesup Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    2. Take the taxi from Jesup Station to Jekyll Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 10m
    $201–296

  2. Drive 189.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Jekyll Islandcar car 189.4 mi
    3h 29m
    $35–50

  3. Taxi, fly to Savannah, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Rock Hill to Charlotte-Airport-CLTtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane CLT - SAV
    3. Drive from Savannah (SAV) to Jekyll Islandcar car
    3h 17m
    $166–599

  4. Taxi, fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Rock Hill to Charlotte-Airport-CLTtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane CLT - JAX
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswickbus bus
    6h 5m
    $196–607

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Savannah (SAV) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from South Carolina to Jekyll Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 217.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between South Carolina, USA and Jekyll Island, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from South Carolina to Jekyll Island. However, you can take the taxi to Charleston Amtrak Station, take the train to Jesup Station, then take the taxi to Jekyll Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Charleston to Jekyll Island in around 3h 29m.

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