Transportation

Need wheels? The town has plenty of options.

Getting around St. Augustine is part of the experience itself. With its historic streets, natural beauty, and distinct regions, choosing how you explore can define your visit. Whether you want to soak in every detail at your own pace or you need an effortless way to explore popular attractions, our city has everything you need for your travel style. You'll find historic carriages for a charming tour, open-air trolleys for comprehensive sightseeing, and exhilarating slingshots for a unique thrill. Prefer to navigate at your own pace? Opt for a bicycle, scooter, or golf cart. For seamless connections to and from downtown, events, or area airports, convenient shuttles, taxis, and limousines are readily available. So, start planning your next visit today and see how our transportation options connect you to the best our city has to offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the historic downtown core is very walkable, with many attractions, shops, and restaurants within easy reach. Many visitors prefer to explore this area on foot and event take advantage of walking tours, while other visitors prefer to take in the sites and the breeze by boat, car, trolley, bike, or carriage.

For sightseeing, trolley tours, golf cart tours, carriage rides, and water tours are excellent for those wanting a more relaxed approach with the benefit of a guide. They offer narrated routes with convenient hop-on, hop-off stops at major landmarks. For those who favor a little more freedom, rentals (cars, bikes, slingshots, boats) offer the flexibility to explore at your own pace and do it in style. 

Absolutely. Several local businesses offer bicycle, scooter, and golf cart rentals, perfect for exploring the city at your own pace or reaching beach areas.

While taxis are often available on demand, booking shuttle services or limousines in advance is recommended, especially for airport transfers, special events, or during peak season, to ensure availability.

Yes. You can drive, use ride-sharing services, or rent a golf cart or scooter for convenient access to St. Augustine's beaches. Some trolley tours may also extend to beach areas or offer connections during certain events or at certain times.

The St. Augustine Rider (STAR) Circulator is a FREE bus service that provides convenient transportation around historic downtown. It operates daily, typically from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (hours may vary during special events), following a circular route with designated stops near popular areas like the Visitor Information Center, Avenida Menendez, and Cathedral Place. It's an excellent option for exploring downtown without a car, and it's wheelchair accessible.

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Featured Transportation Partners

Ready to explore St. Augustine? Our trusted partners offer easy transportation options to help you navigate our city.

Transportation Options

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(904) 599-6666

A privately owned, full-service cab company servicing St. Augsutine for more than ten years.

Airport Shuttle of St. Augustine provides daily shuttle service to the Jacksonville Airport, and offers service by request to other regional airports and Amtrak stations.

(858) 243-2920

A private and customized beach transportation and supply service.

(904) 808-9995

Clean Taxi of St. Augustine offers airport shuttle service to the Northeast Florida region.

(904) 669-8619

24 Avenida Menendez

Scenic carriage rides through Historic Downtown.

Visitors can catch a ride and discover St. Augustine's history with Explore Tours and Pickups.

(904) 741-3740

EZ airport Shuttle takes passengers from any destination in Northeast or Central Florida to the airport.

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