JAX · Layover Guide
Jacksonville
Stop in Jacksonville.
Best layover: 3–24hbeachculturenature
Visa-free · US passport30 min to center
30 min from airport to city center
Places to stay
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Why Jacksonville scores 58
Airport qualityLounges, facilities, routing
58DiscoverThings to do in the city
44EaseTransit ease, visa access
1930
min to center
bus- 01Rideshare to downtown (25-30 min, $25-35)
- 02JTA bus Route 1 to downtown (45-50 min, $1.75)
- 03Rental car recommended for beach access
- 01Stroll the Jacksonville Riverwalk along the St. Johns River downtown
- 02Visit the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens with its riverside sculpture garden
- 03Explore the eclectic Five Points neighborhood for vintage shops and local cafes
- 04Catch fresh seafood at Beach Road Fish House & Chicken Dinners
- 05Take the free St. Johns River Ferry to Fort George Island for nature trails
Experiences in Jacksonville
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Where to stay →Jan
11°
Feb
13°
Mar
17°
Apr
21°
May
24°
Jun
28°
Jul
29°
Aug
29°
Sep
27°
Oct
22°
Nov
17°
Dec
12°
Sunshine hours
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Drop your luggage. Don't drag it around the city.
Bounce (downtown locations)
Downtown Jacksonville
$6/bag
0 min walk
DoubleTree by Hilton Jacksonville Riverfront
Downtown Riverwalk
$79/day
0 min walk
From the terminal to the good part.
Uber/Lyft to Downtown
city-center
Most practical option
28 min
$28.00
JTA Bus Route 1
city-center
Limited frequency, connects to downtown transit hub
50 min
$2.00
Uber/Lyft to Jacksonville Beach
beach
Beach access requires vehicle
35 min
$35.00
No city pass available for this city.
At the airport
2 loungesHotels from $85/night
- 01Local craft beer at Brumos Café
- 02Outdoor observation area near terminal
- 03Free WiFi throughout terminal
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