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Savannah Belles Ferry

The Savannah Belles Ferry

Bring your convention group to a city that is as convenient as it is charming. 

Explore the ease of accessibility for getting to and around your meeting in Savannah, GA.

Getting Here

Whether your attendees will be driving, flying or riding the rails into Savannah, getting here is a cinch.

By Plane

Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)

  • Daily flights to 30+ non-stop destinations
  • Airlines include Breeze Airways, Delta, United, American, JetBlue, Allegiant, Southwest, Frontier, Sun Country and Avelo
  • Located just 20 minutes from Savannah’s Historic Landmark District

"10 Best Domestic Airports" - Travel & Leisure, July 2024

By Car

Savannah is easily accessible from all points along the East Coast via Interstate 95 or from the West by Interstate 16. Get driving directions on Google Maps.

Need to park your car? No problem. Learn more about the host of parking options offered in Savannah here.

By Train or Bus

Amtrak rolls through Savannah on its Palmetto and Silver Service lines, and we’re also a hub for Greyhound Bus Lines.

Getting Around

Attendees can get around and see Savannah in style.

ADA Accessibility

Although Savannah is a historical city, there are plenty of places people with low mobility and different abilities can visit. See some of the accessible locations in our destination.

Savannah Belles Water Ferry

Attendees can get to and from their meeting via the Savannah Belles Ferry boat service — which also doubles as a popular destination experience in and of itself.

  • Connects the Historic District to the Savannah Convention Center
  • Boats can take large groups across the river in just three minutes
  • Available to all Savannah visitors free of charge and runs every 20 minutes

Walkability Around a World-Class Destination

Savannah is an extremely walkable city that is perfect for strolling with walkability to 300+ shops, restaurants and attractions in the Historic District.

Chatham Area Transit (CAT)

CAT offers 16 fixed bus routes in Savannah and Chatham County.

DOT

The DOT is a fare-free transportation service to help visitors and residents get around downtown Savannah. Leave vehicles at the hotel or public parking garages and use DOT services to experience Savannah.

Express Shuttle

  • Runs every 10 minutes
  • Get on and off at any of the 18 stops around the Historic District
  • Connections available to the DOT Ferry Service, providing access to municipal parking facilities, visitor centers, and connecting the Historic District to the Savannah Convention Center.
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • ADA-Accessible
  • Pet Policy – Only service animals are permitted on the Express Shuttle

For more information, visit connectonthedot.com or call 912-233-5767.

Bicycling

Getting around the city by bike allows your group to cover a lot of ground and see a lot of Savannah.

  • Savannah is a Bronze Level Bicycle-Friendly Community as awarded by the League of American Bicyclists
  • Bike Walk Savannah is an organization that is working toward becoming an even more bike-friendly town

Tours

Savannah offers a variety of tours and unique ways to get around - including trolleys, walking, horse-drawn carriages, Segway tours and more.

Learn more and grab ideas for how your group can get around with these transportation-focused editorials:

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