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Telfair Academy
A historic art museum in a Regency-style mansion, part of Telfair Museums, with American and European works in a landmark downtown setting.
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Jacksonville, FL to Savannah, GA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Jacksonville, FL to Savannah, GA will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 2 trains that leave Jacksonville, FL for Savannah, GA on Wed, Jun 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 202 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 2 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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98 Silver MeteorOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Jacksonville, FL to Savannah, GA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $228.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $702 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 22m Average total duration 12h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Jacksonville, FL to Savannah, GA:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jacksonville, FL to Savannah, GA costing on average $58 (€47).
A bus is $667 (€540) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jacksonville, FL to Savannah, GA costing on average $702 (€567).
Other travel options to Savannah, GA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 45m.
Flight takes on average 12h 22m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€47) compared to roughly $29 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-29.31 (€-23.69). The journey takes 2h 45m versus 2h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Jacksonville, FL to Savannah, GA trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:33 AM Jacksonville, FL | 2h20 | 4:53 AM Savannah, GA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:11 PM Jacksonville, FL | 2h26 | 10:37 PM Savannah, GA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:11 PM Jacksonville, FL | 2h26 | 11:37 PM Savannah, GA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Jacksonville, FL to Savannah, GA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:56, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 125 miles (202 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 125 miles (202 km) |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 3:56 AM |
Last train 10:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
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