Traveling to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
With plenty of flights to Hilton Head Island, and easy access by car, getting here is a breeze.
It’s easier than ever to get to America’s favorite Island®, whether you’re traveling by car or by plane. With two airports servicing flights to Hilton Head Island, and many airlines providing convenient non-stop flights from major cities in the U.S., traveling to Hilton Head Island is easier than ever. Reserve airport taxi services and ride-sharing services to provide convenient transportation to Hilton Head Island and Bluffton from both the Hilton Head Island Airport and Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. And if you’re driving, Hilton Head Island is located a quick 30-minute drive from Interstate 95 (I-95).
Flights to Hilton Head Island
The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is about 45 miles (72km) south of the Island just over the Georgia border in Savannah, GA and offers many non-stop flights to and from major U.S. cities.
Hilton Head Island Airport is located approximately 5 miles (8km) from all Hilton Head Island resorts and currently offers jet service via non-stop and connecting flights to and from Charlotte, NC. and Atlanta, GA. Service will be expanding to other major connection hubs of Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines such as New York, Atlanta, Washington, D.C. and Chicago. Check with carriers for route schedules and details.
Getting Around on Hilton Head
There are plenty of ways to get around the island, once you arrive. Rent a car, book a car service, take a cab, hop on the seasonal FREE Hilton Head Island trolley, "The Breeze"!
Driving to Hilton Head Island
From I-95, take Exit 8 (eight miles North of the Georgia border) onto Highway 278 and go East following the signs for Hilton Head Island. Continue for about 17 miles and cross the bridges over the Intracoastal Waterway to Hilton Head Island.
If you are traveling to the South end of the island (Shipyard, Coligny, Forest Beach, Sea Pines), stay to the left and take the Cross Island Parkway to save time. Otherwise, keep right and stay on Highway 278 Business / William Hilton Parkway. Choosing not to take the Cross Island Parkway will add 10 to 15 minutes to your drive should you take this longer route to the South end of Hilton Head Island.
Getting to Hilton Head Island by Rail
Sit back, relax, and take the train! Amtrak service is available via Savannah, GA, which is a short 45-minute trip from Hilton Head Island, or via Yemassee, SC, which is just one hour from Hilton Head Island.
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