Trains, Planes, and Automobiles–there are a lot of ways to get to St. Augustine!
The best way to get to St. Augustine is to choose your preferred means of transportation, and then follow the directions below. St. Augustine is really easy to get to…and if you have any questions, just let us know!
(Note: The Florida Department of Transportation is always working to improve roads, add exits, and build new highways. Please check www.fdot.gov for an up-to-date map of St. John’s County).
If you’re driving to St. Augustine:
Directions from I-95, Heading South:
Take Exit 318 onto State Road 16 headed east (you’ll make a left turn when you come off the exit ramp).
Follow SR16 approximately five miles until you cross the railroad tracks and arrive at the traffic light of US1.
Make a right turn onto US1 South. Approximately one and a half miles down the road, make a left onto King Street.
Take a right at Avenida Menendez (the Bridge of Lions will be ahead of you—do not get on the bridge).
The Bayfront Marin House is three blocks away, on the right. Please park in our loading zone, directly in front of our yellow inn.
In the event your flight doesn’t have champagne service, just call us–we’ll arrange to have a chilled bottle in your room on arrival!
If you’re flying:
Directions to St. Augustine from the Jacksonville Airport (Approximately 52 miles)
Begin at Jacksonville International Airport terminal and go East for about 0.5 mile.
Continue on Airport access road to I-95. Bear right onto I-95 ramp and go South for about 50 miles. Exit on to SR 16 (exit 318)and turn left (East) and follow it to US1.
Turn right onto US1 and in approximately one and a half miles down the road, make a left onto King Street.
Take a right at Avenida Menendez (the Bridge of Lions will be ahead of you—do not get on the bridge). The Bayfront Marin House is three blocks away, on the right. Please park in our loading zone, directly in front of our yellow inn.
Alternative Route, if you prefer not to drive on 95 (Approximately 54 miles):
Begin at Jacksonville International Airport. Upon leaving the terminal, take a right onto 295. At the top of the ramp, take the first right onto 295/9B S. Drive on highway for approximately 22 miles, then exit to the left at exit 58 towards 9B South.
Follow 9B for approximately 3.5 miles, then merge right to Route 1 South/Phillips Highway. Turn left onto Phillips Highway.
Continue on Route 1 for approximately 23 miles, then turn Left at King Street.
Take a right at Avenida Menendez (the Bridge of Lions will be ahead of you—do not get on the bridge). The Bayfront Marin House is three blocks away, on the right. Please park in our loading zone, directly in front of our yellow inn.
Directions to St. Augustine from the Orlando Airport (Approximately 118 miles)
Begin at Orlando International on Airport Exit and go South for 500 feet.
Turn hard left on South Access Rd and go North for 300 feet. Continue on Airport Blvd E at sign reading “Terminal A” and go North for 1.6 miles.
Bear left on SR-436, S Semoran Blvd and go North for 6 miles.
Turn right on ramp at sign reading “SR-408-Toll W to Downtown / Orlando” and go Southeast for 900 feet.
Bear right on East-West Expy, Holland East-West Expy, SR-408 and go West for 4.3 miles.
Exit East-West Expy, Holland East-West Expy, SR-408 via ramp at sign reading “Exit 10A I-4 to Tampa / Daytona Beach” and go Southwest for 1.2 miles. Bear right on I-4, SR-400 and go Northeast for 50 miles.
Exit I-4, SR-400 via ramp at sign reading “I-95 N to Jacksonville” and go North for 0.8 miles. Bear right on I-95, SR-9 and go North for 37 miles.
Exit I-95, SR-9 via ramp at sign reading “Exit 92 US-1 to St Augustine” and go Northwest for 0.3. Bear right on US-1 S, SR-5 and go North for 17 miles. Turn right on King Street, then take a right at Avenida Menendez (the Bridge of Lions will be ahead of you–do not get on the bridge). The Bayfront Marin House is three blocks away, on the right. Please park in our loading zone, directly in front of our yellow inn.
Travel Tips:
The inside scoop on the best ways to get to St. Augustine, FL. This is how we tell our family to get here!
Planes
Why yes, St. Augustine does have its own airport (airport symbol SRA or UST) and its located just minutes from the historic district. This regional airport has limited service, but the carriers frequently offer discounts on direct flights. Frontier has direct flights from Philadelphia and Chicago, and ViaAir has direct flights to Charlotte. Check www.flynf.com for current schedules and any available discounts.
Bonus: Ask us to pick you up! You don’t need a car to travel in St. Augustine, and we’ll be happy to pick you up for free from St. Augustine’s airport (Northeast Florida Regional Airport). Must be arranged 72 hours in advance.
Larger airports include Jacksonville (52 miles) and Orlando (118 miles). See directions from each above.
Traveling by Train?
Coming from the Northeast? The Amtrak Autotrain will transport you—and your car—from Lorton, VA to Sanford, FL. Sanford is approximately 90 miles from St. Augustine. Once you arrive in Sanford, you can follow the directions from Orlando to St. Augustine. For more information, including schedules, see www.amtrak.com/auto-train.
St. Augustine Marina Guests
Did you come to St. Augustine by boat? Dock at the St. Augustine Marina, but stay at our beautiful inn. We’re located less than two blocks away, offering an easy walk along the water to our inn. Have a lot of luggage? Call us and we’ll be happy to pick you up. (Advance notice required. Transportation service may not be available, even with advance notice, although there are multiple travel options—cabs, the 6-seater Hopper, even a pedicab. Call for details, and we’ll be happy to arrange transportation for you).