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How to get fromThe Villages to Cumberland Islandby taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Taxi, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from The Villages to Delandtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Deland to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Saint Marystaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    5h 49m
    $262–351

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from JRTC - Express Select to Yulee Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    8h 24m
    $124–160

  3. Bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Saint Marystaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    5h 51m
    $162–209

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 201.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from The Villages to Cumberland Island. However, you can take the taxi to Deland, take the train to Jacksonville, take the taxi to Saint Marys, then take the ferry to Cumberland Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Jacksonville, take the taxi to Saint Marys, then take the ferry to Cumberland Island.

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