See also ‘Maps of the Charleston Area‘
Getting Here
By Car
– Charleston peninsula is reached via I-26 from Columbia, I-77 or I-95.
– 526 will take you from I-26 toward either West Ashley, James Island, and Folly Beach OR toward Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island.
– Hwy. 17 goes from the Mt. Pleasant area, through Charleston peninsula and to West Ashley.
By Air
– Charleston International Airport is located at 5500 International Boulevard. (843) 767-7010.
– Savannah / Hilton Head International Airport is about two hours from Charleston.
By Train
– Amtrak – 4565 Gaynor Avenue, NORTH Charleston, S.C. 29405. 843-744-8264 Website
Getting Around
By Car
– Charleston peninsula is reached via I-26 from Columbia, I-77 or I-95.
– 526 will take you from I-26 toward either West Ashley, James Island, and Folly Beach OR toward Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island.
– Hwy. 17 goes from the Mt. Pleasant area, through Charleston peninsula and to West Ashley.
By Rental Car
– AVIS
– Enterprise, Alamo or National
Other Transportation
– CARTA
– Segway – ‘Segway of Charleston offers four daily tours from its location on Coleman Boulevard. These tours highlight the rich history and inherent beauty of Charleston. Tours include:
- The Patriots Point Tour
- The Old Village Tour
- The Pitt Street Bridge Tour
- Two hour combined Old Village and Pitt Street Bridge Tour