Getting Around Savannah
Walking
The bulk of your trip will most likely be spent in and nearby the Landmark Historic District and walking is probably your best, easiest, and cheapest mode of transportation. The historic district is roughly one mile from north to south and one mile from east to west, so those without mobility problems can usually navigate the entire area without problem.
DOT Bus
This is a great alternative to walking since it’s free! There are two routes – the Purple Line runs north and south from Johnson Square to the end of Forsyth Park using Whitaker and Drayton streets in between. The Blue Line runs generally east and west throughout Downtown and to the Eastern Wharf development. The buses run about every 10 minutes at stops along the routes Monday through Friday from 7am-7pm, Saturday from 10am-7pm, Sunday from 10am-6pm, holidays from 10am-6:30pm. Buses do not run on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day. Note, you have to be at one of the designated stops to be picked up.
Savannah Bells Ferry
Another free service runs people between two docks on River Street – one by City Hall and one by the Waving Girl statue – to a dock on the other side of the Savannah River by the Savannah Convention Center and Westin Hotel. It runs daily from 7am until 10pm with pickups about every 20 minutes or so at each dock.
CAT Bus
The Chatham Area Transit bus system can take you just about anywhere in town, with routes that cover the vast majority of the city if you want to get out of the Historic District. Fares are $1.50 for a one-way ticket, $3 for a day pass, and $14 for a week pass. Airport routes are $5 one way and $8 round trip.
Get ticket info, route maps, and more at the CAT website.
Cabs/Taxis
Cabs are readily available throughout the Historic District, often found at or near hotels or the busy tourist areas. Fares are $2 to start and then about $2 per mile thereafter. Note that there is a $1 fee for every person in the cab on top of the fare.
Ride Sharing Services
Uber and Lyft are both available in Savannah although there has been a shortage of drivers lately and it can sometimes take a long time to find a ride.
Pedicabs
You’ll see a lot of these bicycle cabs in the Historic District, especially in the evenings near the bars and popular tourist attractions. Most of the don’t have flat fares – they work for tips so the cost can vary. Generally speaking $1 per block is a good rule of thumb but be sure to negotiate the price before you climb on board.