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CHS

Charleston International Airport

Charleston, United States

Where to start
Uber / Lyft

South Carolina's main airport serving Charleston. Rideshare is the primary option. No direct rail service. Downtown Charleston is 15–20 minutes away.

Ride Options

Uber

rideshare

Convenient to downtown Charleston and beaches

AvailabilityCommonly available
Pickup NoteLower level TNC zone outside terminal.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Lyft

rideshare

Alternative rideshare

AvailabilityCommonly available
Pickup NoteSame TNC zone as Uber.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Licensed Taxi

taxi

No-app alternative

AvailabilityAvailable during operating hours
Pickup NoteTaxi stand outside baggage claim.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Rideshare pickup in the designated TNC zone outside the terminal on the lower level.

Taxi

Licensed taxis at the taxi stand outside baggage claim.

Shuttle

Hotel shuttles and downtown shuttles depart from the lower level.

Transit

CARTA bus service provides limited connections. Rideshare is recommended over transit for most trips.

Travel Extras

Need a SIM?Need a lounge?Need a hotel?Need bag storage?

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Local Tips

  • The beaches (Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island) are 20–30 minutes by rideshare.
  • Traffic on I-26 can be slow during peak hours.
  • CARTA bus 11 connects CHS to downtown Charleston — runs every 30-60 minutes.
  • Rideshare pickup is in a designated lot — follow signs from baggage claim.
  • Pre-load both Uber and Lyft at CHS and compare — wait times and fares can differ 30%+ during peak demand.