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

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There are 3 ways to get from Tampa to Cumberland Island by train, taxi, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Saint Marystaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    7h 55m
    $197–307

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gainesville 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
    9h 15m
    $113–152

  3. Fly, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane TPA - JAX
    2. Take the bus from JRTC - Express Select to Yulee Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    10h 57m
    $404–753

Tampa (TPA) to Jacksonville (JAX) flights

Calendar111Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Cumberland Island, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tampa to Cumberland Island. However, you can take the train to Jacksonville, take the taxi to Saint Marys, then take the ferry to Cumberland Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Cumberland Island via Gainesville, Jacksonville, JRTC - Express Select, Yulee Park & Ride, and Saint Marys in around 9h 15m.

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