⚠️ The rideshare shelter at CHS is across both roadways and to the right of the last sidewalk — follow the signs to Zones 1, 2 or 3 rather than waiting at the nearest curb. Taxis are separate, in the center median, where an airport starter quotes your fare by destination before you travel.
Charleston International Airport
Charleston, United States
All ground transport is outside baggage claim at the west end of the terminal. For Uber or Lyft, request your ride, then follow signs to Zones 1, 2 or 3 — across both roadways and to the right of the last sidewalk, where there's a covered shelter. Taxis are in the center median outside baggage claim, where a starter quotes your fare. CARTA buses use a covered shelter just outside baggage claim.
Ride Options
Uber
rideshareDoor-to-door with luggage
Lyft
rideshareDoor-to-door with luggage
KreweCar
rideshareDoor-to-door with luggage
Charleston Licensed Taxi
taxiNo app needed
CARTA Route 11
transitLocal connection
Pickup Guidance
Rideshare
Covered shelter at Zones 1, 2 or 3: cross both roadways and continue right of the last sidewalk.
Taxi
Center median outside baggage claim; the ground transportation booth starter quotes the rate by destination.
Shuttle
Hotel and shared shuttles use the west-end ground transportation area.
Transit
CARTA uses a covered shelter outside baggage claim for scheduled downtown service; check current routing rather than relying on an unresolved route number.
Private Transfer
Pre-booked cars use the ground transportation area; confirm the meeting point with your operator.
Travel Extras
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Local Tips
- The rideshare shelter genuinely is a walk — across two roadways and right of the last sidewalk. Follow the zone signs rather than the nearest exit.
- The taxi starter quoting a rate up front is a real advantage: your fare won't move with traffic or delays.
- Charleston's attractions are spread out — downtown, the beaches, Mount Pleasant — so check where you're actually staying before deciding between transit and a car.
- The airport is about twelve miles from downtown, in North Charleston, so it's not a short hop.
- Terminal construction has been ongoing; foot-traffic routing near the baggage claim exit may shift, so follow current signage.
Tarmyq local tip
Two different worlds at CHS: taxis in the center median with a starter who quotes your fare, and rideshare in a covered shelter across both roadways at Zones 1–3. Knowing which you want before you exit saves the walk back.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Uber and Lyft pickup at Charleston airport (CHS)?
At a covered shelter marked Zones 1, 2 and 3. From baggage claim, follow the signs across both roadways and to the right of the last sidewalk. It's further than most people expect, so give yourself a moment — and note KreweCar picks up in the same place.
How do taxis work at CHS?
Taxis are in the center median outside baggage claim. Go to the ground transportation booth and a starter will greet you and quote a rate based on your destination before you travel, so the fare doesn't change with traffic. A minimum charge applies to airport trips.
Is there a bus from Charleston airport to downtown?
Yes. CARTA runs scheduled service from a covered shelter just outside baggage claim to downtown Charleston and the Tanger Outlet Center. The downtown trip takes roughly half an hour — the lowest-cost option if you're not in a hurry.
How far is CHS from downtown Charleston?
About twelve miles. The airport sits in North Charleston, so it's a genuine drive rather than a short hop — typically around twenty minutes by car depending on traffic.