Rome2Rio

How to get fromClearwater to Jekyll Islandby train, car, bus (Flixbus), plane or bus

Find Transport to Jekyll Island

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Clearwater to Jekyll Island by train, car, bus (Flixbus), plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Tampa to JacksonvilletrainFloridian
    2. Drive from Jacksonville to Jekyll Islandcar
    7h 16m
    $106–170

  2. Drive 270.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Clearwater to Jekyll Islandcar270.1 mi
    5h 26m
    $50–72

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to BrunswickbusFlixBus 2432
    12h 44m
    $70–145

  4. Fly Tampa to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)planeTPA - BQK
    8h 20m
    $110–390

  5. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport

    1. Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)planeSRQ - BQK
    10h 42m
    $142–578

  6. Line 52 bus, line 300 bus to Tampa, fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Take the bus from Park St Terminal - Platform - C to Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - Abus
    2. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - B to TPA RENTAL CAR FACILITY westboundbus
    3. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Jacksonville (JAX)planeTPA - JAX
    4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswickbus
    11h 27m
    $284–629

Tampa (TPA) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Clearwater, FL, USA and Jekyll Island, GA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Brunswick once daily. Tickets cost $30–90 and the journey takes 8h 20m. Alternatively, Delta, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) 4 times a day.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Trips from Clearwater

Trips to Jekyll Island

Popular routes