Charleston TransportationFinding your way into the heart of the city was never easier. With our Charleston Transportation information you’ll be able to navigate the Lowcountry with ease. If you are not driving directly to Charleston, you can access the city by air, bus or train. Once you arrive, transportation options include taxi and limo services, the local bus transport system and rickshaws in the Downtown area. Some hotels also offer a means of Charleston transportation through shuttle services. You’ll need to verify this when making reservations. Typically, hotels near the airport will offer airport shuttles, and hotels on the immediate outskirts of Historic Charleston will offer shuttles to the Downtown area. Charleston Transportation, Getting In and Out of the City: Charleston International Airport (CHS) The Charleston Airport is located in North Charleston at the end of International Boulevard, roughly 20 minutes from the heart of Downtown. Just down the street are the North Charleston Coliseum, Convention Center, Performing Arts Center and the Tanger Outlet Mall. Charleston Executive Airport (JZI) Located on Johns Island, The Charleston Executive Airport mainly services small, single engine aircraft for the public and does not service commercial aircraft. It is located about 6 miles from Downtown Charleston. Mt. Pleasant Regional Airport (LRO) Amtrak: The N. Charleston Amtrak station is 10 ˝ miles from Downtown and relatively close to the airport and Greyhound station. Station Hours of Operation for: Station Services: Accessibility Greyhound: The Charleston Greyhound Station is 7 miles from Downtown and also relatively close to the Amtrak station and airport. Telephone Numbers Station Hours of Operation for: Hours of operation subject to change. Please call to verify hours before making travel arrangements. Charleston Transportation, Getting Around Town: Taxis, Shuttles and Limos: Here are few of the Charleston Area Taxi, Shuttle and Limo Services: Absolute Charleston Taxi Services Charleston Airport Association of Taxi & Limo Drivers Charleston Downtown Limo / Tropical Taxi Charleston Green Taxi Charleston Limo Bus Services The Charleston Chauffeur Company Coastal Taxi Safety Cab Co Williams Limo & Taxi Services Yellow Cab Rental Cars: Charleston International Airport (CHS) Rental Car Agencies: Avis Budget Dollar Enterprise Hertz National Thrifty Charleston Area Rental Car agencies: ACE Rent A Car at Charleston Avis Rent-A-Car: Sears Auto Center - Citadel Mall Budget Rent A Car Dollar Charleston Car Rental Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Rick Hendrick Chevy Hertz® Car Rental - West Ashley Rent A Wreck Thrifty Charleston Car Rental Charleston Rickshaw Company: CARTA – City Bus Transport:
Fares
Low Income Discount Fares of $0.60 are also available for those who qualify. The Low Income Fare determination is located at the Trident One Stop Career Center located at: 1930 Hanahan Road, North Charleston, SC 29406, 843-574-1810. Children aged six (6) and under ride fixed-routes and DASH free when a paying passenger accompanies them. Seniors 55+ only pay $0.75 for the Downtown Area Shuttle and Fixed Route Service Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and after 6:00 p.m., all day Saturday and Sunday, and Holidays (except those holidays that the Downtown Area Shuttle does not operate). Disabled patrons can ride fixed-route for $0.40 all day, every day. Patrons with a valid Tel-A-Ride I.D. card can ride fixed-route for $0.40. Express Monthly Pass - $76 (also good on all fixed routes) The following passes are available and are valid for both Downtown Area Shuttles (DASH) and Fixed Route Service: Locations to Purchase CARTA Passes: North Charleston Trident One Stop Career Center Participating Piggly Wiggly Stores West Ashley Participating Piggly Wiggly Stores James Island Participating Piggly Wiggly Stores Mt. Pleasant Participating Piggly Wiggly Stores Downtown Charleston CARTA Office Visitor Center Food Lion- Kings Plaza/1015 King Street You can also purchase tickets on line at www.ridecarta.com.
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