Jacksonville To Savannah

A row of colourful frame houses in Savannah's lower Historic District.

The trip from Jacksonville to Savannah is only 140 miles, straight up the coast along the I-95. Total travel time is not much more than two hours in good traffic, so Savannah is an ideal day trip or weekend destination out of the Florida city.

As no non-stop commercial flights are currently available between Jacksonville and Savannah, driving is usually the fastest and easiest means of travel, but direct bus and train services offer a reasonably convenient alternative for non-drivers.

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Driving From Jacksonville, FL To Savannah

The drive between Jacksonville and Savannah is around 140 miles, a little over 2 hours in good traffic. The route is very straightforward, following the I-95 north out of Jacksonville until it reaches the outskirts of Savannah, then onto the I-16 for the couple of remaining miles into the city.

Savannah-Jacksonville Flights

No non-stop flights are currently available between Jacksonville and Savannah. Given the short distance separating the two cities, and the several alternative transport options, this will usually not be a convenient way to travel between them.

Minimum travel time is more than 3 hours (connecting in Charlotte, NC or Atlanta), and flights will usually cost several hundred dollars. The travel time on (slightly) cheaper tickets is generally somewhat longer, and often requires two connections.

Jacksonville To Savannah By Train

Small pets in carriers welcome, fee applies

Amtrak provides direct train services between Jacksonville and Savannah, with two trips in each direction daily. The journey takes around 2 hours 15 minutes, but please note that delays are possible.

The regular train fare between Jacksonville and Savannah is around $35 each way ($70 round trip). A discount of around $15 off the round trip price is often available on tickets purchased more than two weeks ahead of travel.

More about traveling to and from Savannah by train, including travel info and ticket types

Jacksonville To Savannah

Two trains, one evening and one night, leave Jacksonville northbound for Savannah daily. The evening Silver Meteor service departs Jacksonville at 5:07pm, arriving in Savannah at 7:23pm. The night Silver Star service leaves Jacksonville at 11:03pm, arriving in Savannah at 1:16am.

Savannah To Jacksonville

Two trains, both early morning, leave Savannah for Jacksonville each day. The earlier Silver Star service departs Savannah at 4:18am and arrives in Jacksonville at 6:39am. The later Silver Meteor service leaves Savannah at 6:40am, arriving in Jacksonville at 9:09am.

Station Addresses & Connecting Transport

Train travel between Jacksonville and Savannah is between the following locations:

Jacksonville Amtrak station at 3570 Clifford Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32209, 5 miles from downtown Jacksonville (see on map). The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)’s bus Route 3 connects the Amtrak station to downtown.

Savannah Amtrak station at 2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive, 3 miles west of the Historic District (See location on map). Taxi and limited bus services are available to and from the station. Read more about getting to Savannah’s train station

Jacksonville To Savannah By Bus

No pets allowed, service animals only

Intercity bus service is available between Jacksonville and Savannah, with several trips in each direction daily, and travel time roughly comparable to driving time. The shortest journeys are of around 2 hours and 15 minutes, although some routes that detour to Hinesville take around 3 hours.

The bus stations at either end of the journey are located in or adjacent to the cities’ respective downtowns, making the bus an easy and convenient mode of travel for many visitors.

Expect to pay around $30-$35 each way ($60-$70 round trip) for the cheapest economy fare, depending on time of day and day of travel. Tickets can cost a few dollars more around holidays, and may also be more expensive if bought at the bus terminal immediately prior to travel.

Jacksonville to Savannah buses:

9am - 11:59am – 2 hrs 59 mins, direct
6:10pm - 9:10pm – 3 hrs, direct
9:25pm - 11:40pm – 2 hrs 15 mins, direct

Savannah to Jacksonville buses:

5am - 7:15am – 2 hrs 15 mins, direct
7:35am - 10:40am – 3 hrs 5 mins, direct
7:15pm - 10:20pm – 3 hrs 5 mins, direct

Station Addresses & Connecting Transport

Bus travel between Savannah and Jacksonville is between the following locations:

Jacksonville Greyhound Station at 1111 West Forsyth Street, near downtown Jacksonville (see on map). The station connects with public bus services and the Jacksonville Skyway monorail.

Savannah Greyhound station at 610 West Oglethorpe Avenue (see on map). The bus station is directly adjacent to downtown Savannah, and easily reached by public transit, taxi, or on foot.

Things To Do In Savannah, GA

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– Historic house tours
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