Infrastructure

Transportation and Utilities

Transportation

St. Johns County's opportune location in Northeast Florida is a readily accessible destination from all angles. I-95, the principal north-south corridor along the eastern seaboard from Candida to Miami, runs straight through the heart of St. Johns County. Just 30 miles to our north, I-95 intersects with I-10, which runs from Jacksonville to Los Angeles. About an hour to our south, I-95 intersects with I-4, a quick pass to Orlando, Tampa, and other main hubs for business.
U.S. Highway 1 and Florida Highway A1A also serve St. Johns County's north-south traffic, and several state roads run east-to-west providing easy and close access to Central Florida.

Florida East Coast Railroad
Florida East Coast Railroad (FEC) provides rail service through St. Johns County and along the East Coast of Florida. Connections with CSX and NS in Jacksonville carry freight throughout North America.

St. Augustine and St. Johns County Airport
St. Augustine and St. Johns County Airport, on US Highway 1 just north of downtown St. Augustine, is a key general aviation airport in the Northeast Florida Metropolitan Area. It serves the aviation and economic development needs of the county and is also a reliever airport for Jacksonville International, located 50 miles to the north. There are several large runways (2400', 2600', and 8000'), as well as a number of smaller ones. The facility is serviced by VOR/DME navigational equipment.

Because airport activity is expected to nearly double between 1990 and 2010, a new General Aviation Terminal was recently completed. The facility has a conference room for business meetings, a flight planning area and lounge for pilots, accommodations for two commuter airlines, and a 70-seat restaurant with a lounge.

JAXPORT
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) owns and operates three public marine terminals and one passenger cruise terminal in Jacksonville Florida: the Blount Island Marine Terminal, the Talleyrand Marine Terminal, the Dames Point Marine Terminal and the temporary JAXPORT Cruise Terminal. JAXPORT develops, manages and markets those publicly-owned facilities to promote the growth of maritime and related industries in Jacksonville Florida and beyond.

JAXPORT also offers year-round cruise ship service aboard Carnival Cruise Lines' ship Carnival Fascination. The Carnival Fascination sails from the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal.

JAXPORT's vision is to be a major economic engine in Northeast Florida by continuing to be a premier diversified port in the Southeastern United States, with connections to major trade lanes throughout the world.

JAXPORT is an important part of the Jacksonville community. JAXPORT employees interact with the public in a number of ways, including providing tours of our marine terminals and volunteering in community projects.

Motor Freight
Because of its excellent transportation system, the county has extensive motor carrier service.  The rates are especially favorable traveling north.
 
Public Bus Transportation
St. Johns County's Public Transit Service offers six different routes available, all covering different areas including: A1A, US1, Moultrie Shopping Center, Downtown St. Augustine, St. Johns County Government Center & Courthouse Areas, West St. Augustine, and SR 16 Outlet Malls & the Avenues Mall Areas. Routes begin between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m. and run until sometime between 5:15 and 7:05 p.m., depending on the location. Fare of $1.00 per one way trip must be paid upon entering the bus. (Seniors 60+, children 6 years old and under, persons with disabilities and anyone with a Medicare Card may ride for $0.50 per one way trip.) Riders must use exact change on busses... no change is available from drivers. A $25.00 non-transferable monthly pass is available for unlimited use, call the office or ask drivers for details. Transfers are free. Connections to JTA transit system can be made at the Avenues Mall in Jacksonville. Riders may board or exit the bus at any street corner along the bus route. Please click here or call 904-209-3716 for additional information and route schedules, which are subject to change. Office Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Major Highway Projects Underway & Pending
State Road 9B Linking to I-95 in Northern St. Johns County
Extension of State Road 9B south into St. Johns County (an 1-95 Reliever Route)
Widening of County Road 210
State Road 312 Extension from State Road 207 to US 1 North

Last Page Update: November 6, 2008