Jacksonville International Airport is a civil-military public airport 13 miles (21 km) north of Downtown Jacksonville, in Duval County, Florida. JAX is owned and operated by the Jacksonville Aviation Authority.
Several Airport Transfer services are available to take you to your desired destination in or around the city.
If you’re driving to JAX Airport, type the following address into your phone mapping app for directions:
Jacksonville International Airport
Airport Code: JAX
2400 Yankee Clipper Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Ground Transportation
Jacksonville International Airport provides you with many transportation options, including Shuttle Service, App-Based Rides, Hotel Shuttle Service, Limousine/Taxi Service, Rental Cars, and Public Transportation. All ground transportation services are located on the lower level of the terminal building adjacent to the Baggage Claim area.
If you need a ride, but you’re not sure what is the most suitable option for you, check our detailed list below and choose the best Jacksonville Airport Shuttle.
Buses: JTA
JTA has a courtesy desk in the arrivals area of the terminal, which offers route information & schedules.
Bus CT3 to downtown Jacksonville is departing outside of the terminal.
Rideshare Uber, Lyft
Signs that state "App-Based Rides Service" are positioned on the Lower Arrival Curb outside Baggage Claim Door 3 and to the right.
To locate your Uber driver, head outside from baggage claim to the passenger pick-up area.
To locate your Lyft driver, open the Lyft app and follow the directions to find your pick-up zone.
Jacksonville Airport Shuttle Service
Want an affordable and reliable ride to or from JAX Airport? Search no more, we’ve found the right choice for you.
Super Shuttle Jacksonville is a very popular transportation option. They provide a variety of airport shuttle services for Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and the surrounding areas. You can choose among a shared ride that is perfect for budget-wise people, a non-stop ride which is great if you have a packed schedule, and a black car (premium sedan/SUV) that is popular among business people and couples.
To help you, we’ve outlined the best Super Shuttle JAX fares for the most popular destinations in Jacksonville.
Destination | Shared Ride | Non-Stop Ride | Black Car |
Downtown Jacksonville | $23 | $37 | $44-92 |
Cruise Terminal | $20 | $45 | $50-97 |
Jacksonville Beach | $38 | $62 | $74-131 |
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park | $32 | $53 | $64-111 |
MOSH | $23 | $41 | $49-97 |
Huguenot Memorial Park | $20 | $40 | $48-97 |
Amelia Island | $48 | $63 | $76-139 |
Ponte Vedra Beach | $47 | $75 | $90-141 |
To make a reservation, visit their website or call (800) 258-3826.
There is also JAX Airport Shuttle Service that offers you car service, airport shuttles, and private transportation. They use comfortable cars to drive you to the airport and only charge one rate. In the following list, check out their rates for some of the above destinations:
Destination | Price |
32202 Downtown Jacksonville | $45 |
32226 Huguenot Memorial Park | $45 |
32250 Jacksonville Beach | $60 |
32233 Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park | $60 |
32034 Amelia Island | $65 |
They also offer rides to destinations in surrounding counties and cities, such as:
Green Cove Springs | $75 |
Crescent Beach | $85 |
Jekyll Island | $110 |
Ormond Beach | $140 |
Daytona Beach | $150 |
Sanford | $200 |
Tallahassee | $250 |
Savannah | $250 |
For more information about JAX Airport Shuttle Service, call (904) 233-9574. Their business hours are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Getz-Ya-There Airport Shuttle is another company permitted to operate on a pre-arranged basis at Jacksonville International Airport. They offer services for up to 6 passengers and always have flat rates.
If you’re interested in their rates, discover some of them in the list below:
Destination | Rate |
Downtown Jaksonville | $40 |
Jacksonville Beaches | $50-55 |
Ponte Vedra (North) | $60 |
St Augustine | $80 |
Want to make a reservation? Just call (904) 910-1987. They are available 24/7.
Amelia Airport Shuttle & Transportation Service also has a license to operate at JAX Airport. If you want to visit Amelia Island, this shuttle is a great choice.
You just have to reserve a ride 12+ hours in advance, and their driver will be waiting for you downstairs inside the terminal in the Baggage Claim area. To make a reservation, use their website or call (904) 753-6480.
They offer private van door-to-door service for a rate of $60 per vehicle (one way) which seats up to 5 people. If there is more than one reservation for the same time period, they do a shared ride and reduce the rate if both parties are agreeable.
If you plan on visiting St Augustine or Palm Coast, consider using Island Airport Shuttle. They offer you door-to-door private vans and SUV's for up to 4 passengers (you can pay $5 for each additional passenger).
We’ve outlined their one-way rates below (gratuity not included):
JAX to St Augustine (or vice versa) - $75
JAX to Palm Coast (or vice versa) - $110
For other Florida destinations or additional questions, call (904) 471-3241.
Airport Shuttle of St. Augustine is another possible choice. They offer you door-to-door service from Jacksonville Airport to St. Augustine, Palm Coast, Hastings, and Palatka.
Jacksonville Airport pick-up location is at Pre-Arranged Transportation outside of the Baggage Claim "1". Check in with the Ground transportation booth, and the attendant will call your driver to the curb.
This service is available between 4:00 AM and midnight for an expanded area. For additional information, call (904) 825-0004.
App-Based Rides Service
App-Based Ride Sharing Companies are very popular and often used nowadays. Uber and Lyft are services that are available at JAX Airport. The "App-Based Rides" signs are placed on the Lower Arrival Curb outside Baggage Claim Door 3, as well as within the terminal building.
To help you compare the fares, we’ve outlined fare estimates for some of the above-mentioned destinations:
| Downtown Jacksonville | Jacksonville Beach | Amelia Island |
UberX | $22.30 | $39.94 | $32.56 |
UberXL | $29.85 | $50.84 | $42.60 |
Black | $55.86 | $91.89 | $82.48 |
Black SUV | $78.97 | $126.18 | $113.73 |
| Downtown Jacksonville | Jacksonville Beach | Amelia Island |
Lyft | $24-28 | $36-40 | $30-35 |
XL | $32-36 | $55-60 | $42-49 |
Lux | $45-50 | $77-84 | $60-70 |
Lux Black | $60-65 | $110-120 | $90-105 |
Lux Black XL | $77-84 | $142-154 | $120-140 |
Note that TNC fares have slightly increased, and you can find the up-to-date rates and other ride-hailing information in our Uber Jacksonville Airport guide!
Hotels Near Jacksonville Airport
If you need a place to stay close to the airport, you can check in at one of the following hotels on JAX Airport property:
DoubleTree by Hilton | (904) 741-1997 |
Microtel Inn & Suites | (904) 450-5227 |
Apart from these two hotels, there are others within 2 miles of JAX Airport. Check them out:
Aloft | (904) 714-3800 |
Comfort Suites | (844) 364-6981 |
Courtyard Marriott | (904) 741-1122 |
Crowne Plaza | (904) 741-4404 |
Econo Lodge Hotel | (904) 741-4000 |
Hampton Inn & Suites | (904) 741-4070 |
Hyatt Place | (904) 741-4184 |
Quality Inn | (844) 364-6981 |
Springhill Suites | (904) 741-8002 |
Pick a hotel and call them to check if shuttle service is provided to/from the terminal.
Limousine/Taxi Service
If you don’t want to share your ride with others, you may choose more private but also more expensive service.
There is one taxi service and one limousine service located on the airport property:
Gator City Taxi (904) 999-9999
ExecuCar (800) 410-4444
To find them, go directly to Taxi and Limousine Booths located on the Lower Level outside Baggage Claim. No reservations are required for arriving passengers.
However, passengers may also use ground transportation providers who are authorized to operate at JAX Airport on a pre-arranged basis. Their pick-up spot is in our Ground Transportation Area.
Find some of those companies and their contact information in the following list:
Vehicle-For-Hire Company | Phone Number |
Ana’s Limousines | (904) 545-9007 |
Atlantic Ocean Limousine | (904) 930-4232 |
Aussie Transportation | (904) 472-7025 |
BNR Transport | (904) 404-6934 |
Bob’s Limo & Taxi Service | (904) 241-1013 |
Call-a-Limo | (904) 399-3656 |
Dana’s Limousine Service | (904) 744-3333 |
Heritage Transportation | (904) 415-3416 |
JAX Luxury Transportation | (904) 535-6172 |
Mark’s Luxury | (904) 252-6751 |
Omega Executive Limousines | (904) 854-4586 |
Ray’s Rides | (904) 583-6858 |
Royal Transportation | (904) 405-8294 |
Stellar Car Service | (904) 502-6458 |
Uptown Transportation | (904) 305-2200 |
Rental Cars
If you want a more private ride and wish to have a car all to yourself, choose among the following on-airport car rental companies:
Alamo | (904) 240-3288 |
Avis | (904) 741-2327 |
Budget | (904) 741-9910 |
Dollar | (800) 800-4000 |
Enterprise | (904) 741-6390 |
Hertz | (904) 741-2151 |
Thrifty | (800) 847-4389 |
All rental car agencies are on the lower level of the terminal building adjacent to the Baggage Claim area.
To return a rental car, drive directly into the ground floor of the parking garage, which is right next to the terminal building.
Public Transportation
Public transportation is usually the cheapest transportation option, so you should definitely consider using it if you’re one of the budget-conscious travelers.
Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) offers regular bus service between the Airport, River City Marketplace, and downtown.
Public bus AirJTA Express has a courtesy desk in the arrivals area of the terminal where you can find route information & schedules. Bus CT3 to downtown Jacksonville is departing outside of the terminal. For more information, call the JTA at (904) 630-3100.
Jacksonville Transit has three city routes, and one express route available during weekends and holidays. Service operates hourly for Routes 101 & 102 and twice hourly for Route 103.
Time points indicate minutes after each hour for bus departures:
- Monday - Friday: 5:54AM – 7:55PM
- Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 9:54AM – 7:55PM
One-way fare for city routes is $1.25, and $3.00 for express routes. The fares are reduced for youth (6-18 years old), senior citizens (65 and over), and people with disabilities and approved photo identification card. Transfers from one city route to another are free.
If you need help or have additional questions, please call (910) 938-7433.