The Jacksonville Skyway Express

December 3, 2014
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photo: Fran Ruchalski

Gliding above the St. Johns River and downtown city streets, the JTA Skyway serves points of interest on both sides of the river. The Skyway provides riders with easy access to their workplace, hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues.

The Post to Post Links II error: No link found for term slug "JTA Skyway" is an automated system offering low cost and convenient service to downtown patrons and employees. The trains depart the stations approximately every three minutes during peak periods and about every six minutes all other times.

The Skyway Makes Connections.
The Skyway system is interconnected with JTA’s Trolley service, providing riders with expanded mobility in the Downtown area. In addition, the Skyway stations at Convention Center, Jefferson Street and Kings Avenue offer inexpensive Park-n-Ride facilities for commuters and visitors. For a monthly pass or information on metered parking, call (904) 630-3110.

Hours
Monday-Friday: 6am-9pm
Saturday-Sunday: Special Events Only

Art Walk Special
The Skyway will be open until 9:30 pm the first Wednesday of each month for Art Walk. The Skyway is currently free.

Train Frequency
Peak Hours
6-9am & 4-6:30pm – train arrives every 3 minutes

Off-Peak Hours
Trains arrive every 3-6 minutes
(Exception: train from Rosa Parks Transit Station to San Marco runs every six minutes)
Note: Monitor electronic signs available at each Skyway station for scheduling updates.

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