Is there a shuttle from Savannah to Tybee Island?
Kelly Tours offers transportation from the Savannah Visitors Center to Tybee Island every Saturday and Sunday. Board the shuttle at the Savannah Visitors Center for the shuttle to Tybee Island’s beach Pier. Board again at Tybee Island’s beach Pier for return service to the Savannah Visitor Center.
How far is Midtown Savannah from the beach?
The closest beach to Savannah, GA is Tybee Island, which is 18 miles from downtown Savannah. The next-closest beaches are a bit of a drive – head south to Georgia’s Jekyll Island (94 miles) or visit Amelia Island (128 miles) in Florida.
How much is uber from Savannah to Tybee Island?
around $30
Fares on rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) should usually be cheaper, around $30 from downtown Savannah to Tybee Island.
Do you have to pay to get on Tybee Island?
There is no free public parking on Tybee Island—all parking spaces must be paid for seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Island-wide, the rates are $3.50 per hour. Whether you’re planning on going for an hour or a week, be sure to plan ahead so you can get parking space and not a parking ticket.
Is midtown Savannah a good area?
There’s some debate in Savannah as to which parts of town comprise Savannah’s Midtown, but one thing is certain: the lovely area boasts beautiful residential neighborhoods, great restaurants and a number of unique, locally owned shops.
Can you swim at Tybee Island?
Tybee’s two major beach access points are at South Beach at the end of Tybrisa, and North Beach behind the Fort Screven Museum on Meddin. There are several other access points as well, but with less parking and a longer walk to the beach usually!
Can you drive to Tybee Island from Savannah?
Drive to Tybee Island via I-95 (north/south) or I-16 (east/west), which intersect in Savannah. Tybee Island is just 20 minutes east of Savannah’s Historic District. Exit off I-95 to I-16 East. I-16 East ends and turns into Montgomery Street.