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Transportation
from Environmental Scan
by hhibchamber
Ground Transportation
Set at the southernmost tip of South Carolina, Hilton Head Island and Bluffton are located off Interstate 95 via Exit 8. The fastest route to properties on the south end of Hilton Head Island is via the Cross Island Parkway, which accepts a $1.25 toll for two-axle vehicles. A Palmetto Pass for commuters is available at the Customer Service Center near the exit to Marshland Road. The William Hilton Parkway, Highway 278, takes travelers to the north end of the Island.
Air Service
Hilton Head Island Airport hosts American Airlines, Delta Airlines and United Airlines. The airport also serves charter and private flights. The airport may be reached at (843) 689- 5400 or www.bcgov.net/airport_hhi.
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is located 20 minutes from Bluffton and 45 minutes from Hilton Head Island. Air Canada, Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Sun Country and United, offer flights into Savannah. All flights are met by ground transportation companies. Contact information is (912) 9640514 or www.savannahairport.com.
Train Service
Amtrak service is available in Savannah, Ga., located 45 minutes from Hilton Head Island. Amtrak may be contacted at (800)872-7245 or www.amtrak.com.
Mileage to selected Cities:
Atlanta, GA........................................................287 Baltimore, MD...................................................633 Boston, MA......................................................1036 Charleston, SC ...................................................114 Charlotte, NC................................................... 259 Cleveland, OH..................................................774 Columbus, OH................................................. 684 Chicago, IL ....................................................... 968 New York, NY ................................................... 821 Pittsburgh, PA.................................................. 706 Raleigh, NC ...................................................... 330 Washington, DC.............................................. 586
