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Arrival day is on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Meet the group at Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 6:00 p.m. Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Thursday, October 15, 2026 in St. Augustine, FL at DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District
End of Trip: 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out.
Charleston International Airport (CHS)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 20 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 12 miles .
Taxi/Shuttle Service - Charleston International Airport
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 8437677007
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
The estimated travel time from the last location is 50 minutes .
The estimated distance to the last location is 45 miles .
Airport Shuttle of St. Augustine, Inc
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 9048250004
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Airport Shuttle of St. Augustine, Inc. provides ground transportation serving the St. Augustine and surrounding areas from or to your doorstep or Shuttle stop. We service surrounding Airports, Cruise lines, Amtrak and many other travel needs. Our entire staff brings years of experience for a quality service. Our company is a preferred service with many Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts and Businesses. We are Chamber of Commerce members and are commercially licensed and insured. Book your reservation on the Reservations page, or call our customer service representatives. We ask that you book 48 hours in advance on line, or 24 hours in advance by phone. We accept all major credit cards and cash. We require a credit card to guarantee your reservation at time of booking, along with billing information and flight details. Airport Shuttle of St. Augustine, Inc. is owned and operated in St. Augustine, Florida. The owners are life long residents of St. Augustine!
Arrival day is on 10/4/2026.
Meet the group at Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina.
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 6:00 p.m. Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Thursday, October 15, 2026 in St. Augustine, FL at DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District.
End of Trip: 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..
Please contact hotel for current parking rates and information.
Charleston: I 26 Headed East to Francis Marion Hotel
From I-26 Headed East Travel on I-26 to the end (Meeting Street Exit). Turn right onto Meeting Street. Stay on Meeting Street in the right hand lane for .6 miles. Pass the Charleston Visitor’s Center and turn right at the light, which is John Street. Take John Street one block to King Street and turn left on King Street. The Francis Marion Hotel is on the right. From Hwy 17 Headed North Follow Hwy 17 (Savannah Hwy) North and cross the Ashley River Bridge onto the peninsula. Hwy 17 will make a sharp turn to the left as it forks with Cannon Street. Follow the sign for Cannon Street. Take Cannon Street until it ends at King Street. Turn right onto King Street. The Francis Marion is approximately 6 blocks on the right.
Charleston: From Hwy 17 Headed South to Francis Marion Hotel
Follow Hwy 17 (Johnnie Dodds Blvd.) South and cross the new Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge also known as the Cooper River bridge. Stay in right hand lane and take the Meeting Street Exit. At the traffic light, turn left onto Meeting Street. Stay on Meeting Street in the right hand lane for .6 miles. Pass the Charleston Visitor’s Center and turn right at the light, which is John Street. Take John Street one block to King Street and turn left on King Street. The Francis Marion Hotel is on the right. Our guests may pull up to the front door on King Street for unloading and check-in, our bell-staff will be happy to assist you.