Getting Here
Just a quick journey from Savannah's Historic District lies Tybee Island! This stunning barrier island is only a few minutes from the bustling center of downtown Savannah.
Here are a few easy steps to get you here!
Tybee Island boardwalk
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 (17.5 miles) of Savannah’s Historic District.
Exit off I-95 to I-16 East. I-16 East ends and turns into Montgomery Street. Turn right on Oglethorpe Avenue (second light). Continue to E Broad Street and turn left. Turn right on E President Street. Follow E President Street (Islands Expressway) until it reaches US-80. Keep left over the overpass to merge onto US-80 East. Follow US-80 East to Tybee Island. The Tybee Island Visitor Information Center is located on the right at the first light, on the corner of US-80 East & South Campbell Ave.
Stunning views of the ocean!
Located just 15 miles from Savannah's Historic District, the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is the closest major airport to Tybee Island. Travelers can choose from 9 different airlines – Avelo Airlines, Allegiant, American, Breeze, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, Sun Country or United – offering nonstop service to 30+ destinations with 43 daily departures. SAV also offers a wide variety of rental car and ground transportation options. For complete information on flights to and from Savannah, please click here or visit flySAV.com.
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Whether you want to travel by train or bus, both Amtrak and Greyhound Bus Lines have locations in Savannah. Once you arrive at either station, Tybee Island is just a 30-minute drive to Tybee Island. Visit Amtrak's website or Greyhound Bus Line's website to get started.
Dolphin tours on Tybee Island
If your group size falls between 18 and 56, these tour buses are perfect for your needs! They are all sanitized and can be requested with ADA-accessible options.
Where is Tybee Island, GA?
Tybee Island sits just 20 minutes east of Savannah, along Georgia’s Atlantic coast. It’s an easy escape from the city—close enough for a quick drive, yet far enough to feel like a true beach getaway.
Flying in? Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is the closest airport to Tybee Island, located about 45 minutes away by car. Nonstop flights connect Savannah to major cities like Atlanta, New York and Chicago, making travel simple from nearly anywhere.
If you're arriving through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Tybee Island is about a four-hour drive southeast. Renting a car is the most direct option, with a straightforward route that brings you from city skyline to coastal shoreline in a single trip.
Once you arrive, getting around is easy—explore transportation options, parking tips and local ways to move across the island on our Getting Around page.
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