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IOSC 2008 Transportation (Iincluding Shuttle Schedule Between Hotels & Conference)

The 2008 International Oil Spill Conference will be held May 4 -8, 2008 at the Savannah Convention Center, Savannah, Georgia, USA.

The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, passenger rail service via AMTRAK, and two major interstate highways serve Savannah. The directions below are provided for those arriving by car.

Via I-95 South from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport

  • Take I-95 South to Exit 99A (I-16 East Savannah)
  • Follow I-16 East to Exit 166 (Gwinnett & Louisville Road, Charleston)
  • go over Talmadge Bridge
  • Stay in right lane and turn right at the base of bridge onto Hutchinson Island
  • Follow signs to Trade & Convention Center
Horse & Carriage Outside Savannah's Lucas Theatre

Via I-95 North to Savannah

  • Take I-95 North to Exit 99A (I-16 East Savannah)
  • Follow I-16 East to Exit 166 (Gwinnett & Louisville Road, Charleston)
  • go over Talmadge Bridge
  • Stay in right lane and turn right at the base of bridge onto Hutchinson Island
  • Follow signs to Trade & Convention Center

Via I-16 to Savannah

  • Follow I-16 East to Exit 166 (Gwinnett & Louisville Road, Charleston)
  • go over Talmadge Bridge
  • Stay in right lane and turn right at the base of bridge onto Hutchinson Island
  • Follow signs to Savannah International Trade & Convention Center

Public Transportation between the Airport and Downtown Savannah

There are plenty of other ways to get to Downtown Savannah from the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.

Taxi Cab
Several taxi agencies serve the city of Savannah.  Fares to and from the airport will range about $20.00 - $30.00 each way. 

Suggested taxi services:

Yellow Cab
1501 Staley Avenue
Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: 912-236-4133

Diamond Cab Company
2210 Ogeechee Road
Savannah, GA 31401
Phone:  912-236-2424

Figgies Taxi Cab
7317 Garfield Street
Savannah, GA 31401
Phone:  912-844-0123

Public Transportation
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) is Savannah’s public transit system with stops at the Savannah International Airport, major shopping centers, hotels, and Savannah sites.  A one way ticket will run $1.20 and only $0.05 per transfer.

Use Route 2 to travel between the airport and downtown.  Please visit the CAT homepage for more information on routes, fares, and free transportation option within the city.

Conference Shuttle Schedule
As a service to our participants, the International Oil Spill Conference, in conjunction with the Savannah Convention and Visitors Bureau, have arranged for free shuttle service between the conference hotels and the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center.

Shuttle Schedule & Routes
Transportation provided by Coastline Travel

  • Sunday, May 4, 2008 - 7:00AM – 5:30PM*
  • Monday, May 5, 2008 - 7:00AM – 8:00PM*
  • Tuesday, May 6, 2008 - 6:30AM – 8:00PM*

* Between the hours of 10:00AM – 3:30PM one bus will service all routes

  • Wednesday, May 7, 2008 - 6:30AM – 8:00PM**
  • Thursday, May 8, 2008 - 6:30AM – 12:30AM**

** Between the hours of 10:30AM – 4:00PM one bus will service all routes

Route 1
Continuous route every 30 minutes         

  • Hyatt Regency Savannah
  • Savannah International Trade & Convention Center

Route 2
Continuous route every 30 minutes

  • Hilton Savannah Desoto
  • Courtyard by Marriott Savannah Historic District
  • Savannah International Trade & Convention Center

Route 3

Continuous route every 30 minutes

  • Holiday Inn Express
  • Hampton Inn & Suites Savannah Historic District
  • Four Points by Sheraton
  • Savannah International Trade & Convention Center

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