Getting around Jesup is easiest to plan around the town’s station, city centre and regional roads. From Western Motel - Jesup, Jesup station and the city centre are each about a three-minute drive, making the motel a useful starting point for local trips.
- Jesup station: about 3 minutes by car or 23 minutes on foot from the motel.
- Jesup city centre: about 3 minutes by car or 25 minutes on foot from the motel.
- Regional airport drives from the motel range from about 54 to 89 minutes.
- Jesup Amtrak station is at 176 Northwest Broad Street.
Jesup distances at a glance
The station and city centre are both close to the motel, while the airports require a longer drive. Jesup station is about three minutes by car from this motel in Jesup, and the city centre is about the same. The walking times are about 23 minutes to the station and 25 minutes to the city centre.
Driving and parking in town
A car takes about three minutes from the motel to either the station or the city centre. The station has a parking lot owned by the City of Jesup; the station building is also city-owned, while CSX Transportation owns the platform and tracks.
For trips where you do not have a car, Uber says riders can request rides in Jesup, though pickup waits may be longer than in larger cities. Availability can vary, so check Uber’s official site before you go.
Rail arrivals and onward travel
Jesup Amtrak station is at 176 Northwest Broad Street, Jesup, GA 31545-1300. From the motel, it is about three minutes by car or 23 minutes on foot. For current train times, use Amtrak’s station page to find Amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245).
The station was built in 1903 by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and was severely damaged by an electrical fire in February 2003. It has no Quik-Trak kiosk, lounge or Amtrak Express service. For more on what to expect after arrival, read about arriving at Jesup train station.
Walking between central locations
You can walk from the motel to Jesup station in about 23 minutes or to the city centre in about 25 minutes. Visit Wayne County identifies a downtown Jesup Walking Tour, offering a route through central streets; its downtown Jesup guide covers the city centre as a destination in its own right.
The Jesup Train Corridor brings together the depot, Madge’s Place Caboose, the Wayne County Heritage Center and three train-watching areas. The viewing areas have radios tuned to CSX and Norfolk Southern train traffic; bring ear protection if you plan to watch, as train whistles are loud.
Planning trips beyond Jesup
Allow about 54 minutes by car from the motel to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport, 56 minutes to St Simons Island Airport, 72 minutes to Savannah Hilton Head International Airport and 89 minutes to Jacksonville International Airport. For the Brunswick route, the Brunswick Golden Isles Airport guide focuses on getting to Jesup.
Check the relevant airport or transport operator’s official information when planning a departure, since schedules and service details can change.
FAQs
How far is Jesup station from the motel?
Jesup station is about three minutes by car or 23 minutes on foot from the motel.
Where is Jesup Amtrak station?
It is at 176 Northwest Broad Street, Jesup, GA 31545-1300.
Does Jesup station have a lounge or ticket kiosk?
The station has no Quik-Trak kiosk, lounge or Amtrak Express service. Check Amtrak’s station information for current travel details.
What can you see in the Jesup Train Corridor?
The corridor includes the depot, Madge’s Place Caboose, the Wayne County Heritage Center and three train-watching areas.