Just the facts:

When arriving in Jacksonville AMTRAK STATION after 3:30pm, take a taxi to the Jacksonville Greyhound Station
cost is around $8. Then the Greyhound Bus (click here for current schedules) LEAVES at 5:15pm or 8:30pm
1 hour travel time --- cost is $9.25
In St. Augustine, follow the above "walking" directionsWhen arriving in Jacksonville AMTRAK STATION before 3:30pm
you can take a JTA (Jacksonville Transportation Authority) bus to the Greyhound Bus Station.
From the Jacksonville Int'l Airport (JAX)
The best option is to take a direct shuttle, but you have to reserve ahead of time, cost depends on arrival time:
$45* Shuttle 7am - 7pm
$65* Door-to- Door to Jax Available 24 hrs. per day (*plus gas surcharge) 904-824-9400
......................... OR
When arriving in Jacksonville AIRPORT
Follow the arrows downstairs to the 'Local Transportation' area
Look for the info booth between stop #3 and #5
Take an EXPRESS SHUTTLE VAN to the Jacksonville Greyhound Station. Cost is around $20.50 ($24.50 if you take a TAXI) then follow the directions noted above.
......................... OR
follow these [1] [2] [3] directions....
( it is cheaper....cost about $2.50.....
.....but, it takes time....2.5hours plus waiting time )
[1]
At the AMTRAK STATION take the City Bus: Northside "#M4 Moncrief A" to the downtown City Bus Station.
LEAVES every 30 minutes
30-45minutes travel time --- cost is 75 cents
[2]
At the CITY BUS STATION
take the City Bus: Southside "#L7 Soutel-Avenues" bus to the St.Augustine "Avenues" Mall
LEAVES every hour
1 hour travel time --- cost is 75 cents
[3]
At the St. Augustine "AVENUES' MALL, take the: "Sunshine" Bus to the St. Augustine downtown Bus Station.
LEAVES hourly 6am-5pm (M,T,W,Th,F,St)
30 minutes travel time --- cost is $1Prices:
Dorm beds are always $18, tax included, unless you're a cross country cyclist, in which case it's $15 tax included.
Sun-Thurs (non holidays): Room with Private Bath: $45-60 plus tax
Fri-Sat (non holidays) : Room with Private Bath: $65-70 plus tax
Holidays and special events: Room with Private Bath: $70-80 plus tax
Extra people 13 and over: $5 plus tax. Extra people 12 & under: Free