Mobile Bay is a very pedestrian friendly place to visit. Historic homes, multiple museums, beautiful foliage, hidden parks and public squares can all be discovered on foot. There is a great selection of things to do and places to eat within short walking distance from many accommodations. If walking isn’t your thing, also featured are free and/or affordable resources to aid you in your exploration of the Mobile Bay area. Please see the list below for detailed information on the best ways to get around Mobile Bay.

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• Interstates 10 and 65 which intersect in Mobile, only minutes from the Mobile Convention Center.
• Three airports including Mobile Regional Airport, Pensacola Regional Airport and the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. A total of six carriers with 188 daily flights including 10,763 daily seats. Car rental service is available at these airports by national agencies.

Public transportation:

• Greyhound Bus Service - The bus terminal is located at 2545 Government Blvd. For more information, call (800) 231-2222.
• The WAVE Transit System is our public transit system that travels throughout Mobile County.
• The Mobile Bay Ferry which transports both vehicles and passengers between Dauphin Island and Gulf Shores.
• Mobile Bay's moda! electric trolleys are your connection for FREE downtown transportation. Trolleys run every 10 minutes on a convenient three-mile route... just look for the green umbrellas at every stop! Moda maps are available at the Fort Condé Welcome Center which is also the first daily stop. Mon.-Fri. 7a.m. - 6p.m., Sat. 9a.m.-5p.m. For more information, call (251) 344-6600.
• Taxi Service - Safe, clean and dependable taxi and shuttle services are available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week in the Mobile Bay area. Yellow Cab is the largest provider of taxi and shuttle services in the Mobile area. Please call (251) 476-7711 at any time to schedule a taxi for your transportation needs.
• Cruise Shuttle Service -
Van shuttle service to/from Cruise Terminal:
Downtown Hotels - $5.00 each
Beltline Hotels - $10.00 each
Tillman's Corner Hotels - $15.00 each
Taxi service to/from Cruise Terminal: (Approximate metered rate):
Downtown Hotels - $5.00
Beltline Hotels - $15.00
Tillman's Corner Hotels - $25.00
Call (251) 633-5693 or visit www.mobilebaytransportation.com and www.yellowcabofmobile.com

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Relocating to the Mobile Bay area?

The mild climate, attractive cost of living and fun, outdoor lifestyle make Mobile Bay a very attractive place to call home.

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