Drive or Fly: Saint Simons Island, GA to Savannah, GA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for BQK–SAV. At 84 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 44m

Distance

84.1 mi

Total Cost

$54

CO2

34 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$19

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 32m

8m in the air

Air Distance

66 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

17 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Saint Simons Island, GA → BQK 14m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SAV → Savannah, GA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Saint Simons Island, GA BQK — Brunswick Golden Isles Airport 9 mi, ~14m drive

Savannah, GA SAV — Savannah Hilton Head International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BQK and SAV. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

2h 57m

1h 2m on rail

Total Cost

$11

CO2

3 kg

Route

Silver Meteor

Door-to-Door Timeline

Saint Simons Island, GA → Jesup Amtrak Station 65m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 62m

Arrival 10m

Savannah → Savannah, GA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Jesup Amtrak Station 44 mi, ~65m drive

To Savannah 3 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~12/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 12 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 6m

1h 15m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

FlixBus N2472

Door-to-Door Timeline

Saint Simons Island, GA → Brunswick (Perry Ln Rd/Venture Dr) (4BZ) 16m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 75m

Arrival 10m

Savannah Bus Station (SAV6) → Savannah, GA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From 4BZ — Brunswick (Perry Ln Rd/Venture Dr) 11 mi, ~16m drive

To SAV6 — Savannah Bus Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 44m	2h 32m	2h 57m	2h 6m
Total cost (1 person)	$54	$123	$11	$7
Carbon footprint	34 kg CO₂	17 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 13, 2026.

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