Charleston Airport Transfer Charter Bus Rentals
Finding group airport transportation in Charleston, South Carolina just got so much easier! Charterbusservicescharleston.com lets you fill out one quick form and instantly compare vehicles and rates from a large network of bus companies serving Charleston International Airport (CHS) and every corner of the Lowcountry — no account required. Whether you need a compact sprinter van for a small team flying into CHS or a 56-passenger charter bus to move an entire conference group from the terminal to the North Charleston Convention Center, you'll have pricing and vehicle photos in under 30 seconds. Call 843-531-9140 or use the online quote tool right now!
The Easiest Way to Rent Airport Transportation in Charleston
A single bus company can only show you what's parked in its own lot. Charterbusservicescharleston.com works differently. As an advertising and quote-comparison website, Charterbusservicescharleston.com brings together a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Kiawah Island, and the entire Lowcountry — so you compare more vehicles, more amenity packages, and more price points than any one operator could offer. You fill out one form, land on a results page full of many options, and book the bus that actually fits your group.
No waiting for callbacks to get pricing. No waiting. No settling.
Call 843-531-9140 or use the instant online tool and see what's available for your date!
The Easiest Way to Compare Buses for Airport Transportation
From a sprinter van for a six-person executive team landing at CHS to a 56-passenger motorcoach shuttling a wedding party from the terminal to a resort on Kiawah Island, the network has a vehicle sized for your group. Compare 15- to 35-passenger minibuses with overhead storage and climate control, party buses loaded with LED lighting and a built-in bar for bachelorette arrivals, and full-size charter buses with onboard restrooms and undercarriage luggage bays for groups with serious gear. Browse vehicle photos and pricing side by side in one place — no account needed, and a free quote is always available online or at 843-531-9140!
56 Passenger Charter Bus
35 Passenger Minibus
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28 Passenger Minibus
25 Passenger Minibus
20 Passenger Minibus
18 Passenger Minibus
15 Passenger Minibus
15-50 Passenger Party Buses
Sprinter Van with Driver
Sprinter Limo
Vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a transportation company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 843-531-9140 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Charleston International Airport (CHS) Charter Bus Pickups & Drop-Offs
Find exactly what you need to know before your group lands at Charleston International Airport (CHS) (5500 International Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29418). Charter bus pickups happen on the lower level arrivals curb, outside the baggage claim doors — that's the same level where your group collects luggage. Here is the detail that makes or breaks the pickup: do not call the bus forward until every bag is in hand and every passenger is standing curbside together.
Buses stage off the active curb on International Boulevard and pull forward once the group is assembled. The rideshare TNC zone is a separate area entirely — your group should not walk toward it. CHS served approximately 4.7 million passengers in 2024, so the arrivals curb moves fast.
Have everyone ready before you call. Confirm current pickup logistics on the CHS ground transportation page before your trip.
Airport Shuttle Buses to Downtown Charleston, Mount Pleasant & Beyond
Charterbusservicescharleston.com makes it easy to find airport shuttle service from CHS to every corner of the Lowcountry! The drive from CHS to downtown Charleston's peninsula runs about 12 miles via I-26 East — roughly 22 to 30 minutes off-peak, and 35 to 55 minutes during the morning rush between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. or the afternoon crunch from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Groups heading to Mount Pleasant take I-526 East across the Mark Clark Expressway, adding about 18 miles and 30 to 40 minutes.
Heading to Kiawah Island or Folly Beach? Budget 50 to 65 minutes from the terminal. One bus keeps your whole group on the same schedule instead of splitting into a caravan of rental cars hunting for the right exit.
Call 843-531-9140 to find your shuttle today!
Group Airport Transfers to the North Charleston Convention Center & Area Hotels
Browse a large selection of minibuses and charter buses for convention groups flying into CHS — because the North Charleston Convention Center (5001 Coliseum Dr, North Charleston, SC 29418) sits just 4 miles from the terminal, making it one of the shortest airport-to-convention-center runs in the entire Southeast. Groups staying along the Rivers Avenue or Ashley Phosphate Road hotel corridor in North Charleston are even closer. Instead of coordinating rental cars across a group of 40 conference attendees, one charter bus loads everyone at the arrivals curb and delivers them to the convention center entrance in under 15 minutes off-peak.
Compare available buses, amenities, and pricing from the network in seconds — no account required. Enter your dates and group size to see what's available!
The Charleston Area Convention Center has a covered drop-off area, ramped entrances, and automatic doors, so your bus can unload conference attendees under cover instead of leaving everyone exposed at the curb. From I-526, take the International Boulevard/Montague Avenue exit, turn onto International Boulevard at the next light, and use the convention center on the right; the official North Charleston Convention Center directions and parking page maps the approach.
Cruise Transfer Shuttles Between CHS and the Port of Charleston
We help you compare airport-to-cruise-terminal shuttles for groups sailing out of Charleston! The Union Pier Terminal (196 Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401) is the primary cruise homeport in Charleston, where Carnival Cruise Line has operated the Carnival Sunshine and Carnival Glory — and it sits about 14 miles from CHS via I-26 East and US-17, a 25- to 35-minute ride off-peak. Instead of splitting your cruise group into a string of rideshares after a long flight and trying to find each other at the terminal entrance, one charter bus loads everyone at baggage claim and delivers the whole group curbside at the pier together.
Compare shuttle buses from a network of transportation companies serving CHS and the Port of Charleston — call 843-531-9140 or use the online quote tool now!
For cruise drop-off, your bus uses the Union Pier Passenger Terminal main gate at 32 Washington Street, not the passenger-parking entrance at Gate 2 at Concord and Laurens Streets. Walk-up drop-offs around Market Street are not permitted, so the bus takes everyone through the terminal gate and unloads inside the port; use the official Charleston cruise terminal access guide for the gate layout.
Airport Bus Rentals to Savannah/Hilton Head (SAV) and Myrtle Beach (MYR)
Cross the state line or head up the Grand Strand — Charterbusservicescharleston.com helps you find long-distance airport transfers from CHS to regional airports and beyond! Groups flying into Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) (400 Airways Ave, Savannah, GA 31408) — about 110 miles south via I-95 — can arrange a charter bus north to Charleston, Hilton Head, or anywhere along the South Carolina coast. Groups flying into Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) (1100 Jetport Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577), roughly 100 miles north on US-17, can find transfers south to Charleston for weddings, corporate retreats, and reunions.
Full-size motorcoaches with reclining seats, WiFi, power outlets, and onboard restrooms make the 1 hour 45 minute to 2 hour 15 minute ride comfortable for everyone. Compare long-distance airport transfer buses from the network — call 843-531-9140 today!
Heading Outside Charleston? You Can Still Compare Airport Transportation Options
When your group is flying into Charleston International Airport (CHS), Charterbusservicescharleston.com helps you find transportation to downtown Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, and every destination across the Lowcountry. And because the network extends well beyond CHS, you can also compare buses for groups arriving at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) — about 110 miles south via I-95 — or Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), roughly 100 miles north on US-17. Wherever your group lands, Charterbusservicescharleston.com makes it easy to find the right bus and get everyone moving together.
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How Much Does Airport Transportation in Charleston Cost?
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $215 – $400+ | $235 – $425+ | $1,720 – $3,040+ | $6.40 – $9.15+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $235 – $385+ | $265 – $400+ | $1,890 – $2,495+ | $6.40 – $9.15+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $215 – $380+ | $250 – $395+ | $1,740 – $2,415+ | $6.10 – $8.80+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $370+ | $230 – $385+ | $1,605 – $2,335+ | $5.85 – $8.45+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $365+ | $205 – $380+ | $1,480 – $2,260+ | $5.60 – $8.10+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $355+ | $200 – $370+ | $1,355 – $2,155+ | $5.35 – $7.70+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $345+ | $200 – $365+ | $1,260 – $2,065+ | $5.20 – $7.45+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $325+ | $190 – $345+ | $1,200 – $1,950+ | $4.95 – $7.15+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $260 – $445+ | $280 – $480+ | $1,905 – $3,065+ | $6.95 – $10.20+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $200 – $390+ | $230 – $485+ | $1,455 – $2,950+ | $5.20 – $7.15+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $200 – $355+ | $200 – $370+ | $1,355 – $2,155+ | $5.35 – $7.70+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an instant price quote for your trip, request an online quote or call 843-531-9140. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Charleston Airport Transportation Services
You fill out one quick form with your pickup location, which airport, your date, and how many passengers are traveling — and you land on a results page showing vehicles, photos, amenities, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Charleston and the Lowcountry. Compare your options side by side, pick the bus that fits your group, and book right online. A free quote is also available any time at 843-531-9140.
Charterbusservicescharleston.com is an advertising and quote-comparison website — not a local bus company. You share your trip details once through the online form, and the national booking platform returns available vehicles and pricing from independent operators serving the Charleston area. Review the options, choose the bus that fits your headcount and budget, and complete your booking right on the platform's website.
No account is required, and the whole process takes just minutes.
Charter bus pickups at CHS take place on the lower level arrivals curb outside the baggage claim doors. Buses stage off the active curb on International Boulevard and pull forward once your entire group — with all luggage — is assembled curbside and ready to board. Do not call the bus forward while passengers are still inside at baggage claim; the arrivals curb is active and buses cannot idle and wait.
Confirm current pickup logistics on the official CHS ground transportation page before your trip.
The drive from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to the downtown Charleston peninsula is approximately 12 miles via I-26 East — about 22 to 30 minutes off-peak. During morning rush hour (7:00–9:00 a.m.) or the afternoon commute (4:00–6:30 p.m.), the I-26 corridor and the I-26/I-526 interchange in North Charleston can add 20 to 35 minutes to that estimate. Build the buffer into your pickup window, especially for early-morning flights or late-afternoon arrivals.
Yes! The network includes transportation companies that serve all of Charleston's barrier islands and beach communities. Kiawah Island is approximately 35 miles from CHS — about 50 to 65 minutes via I-526 and Maybank Highway.
Folly Beach is roughly 22 miles and 35 to 50 minutes from the terminal. A charter bus or minibus keeps your entire group together on one comfortable ride instead of splitting into rental cars across unfamiliar Lowcountry roads. Enter your destination when you fill out the quote form to see available options.
Book three to six months in advance for most Charleston trips, and stretch that to six months or more for high-demand periods. Spoleto Festival USA (May 22 – June 7, 2026) draws tens of thousands of visitors downtown. Charleston Wine + Food Festival fills the city each March.
College of Charleston and The Citadel commencements both fall in May. Wedding season runs April through June and September through October — Charleston is one of the country's top wedding destinations, and bridal party airport pickups fill the calendar fast. Waiting until the last minute means fewer vehicles and higher rates.
For travel after June 7, 2026, the next Spoleto Festival USA dates have not been announced yet, so keep the airport ride on your radar as soon as the 2027 festival calendar posts.
Absolutely. The Union Pier Terminal is approximately 14 miles from CHS via I-26 East and US-17 — about 25 to 35 minutes off-peak. A charter bus or minibus loads your entire cruise group at the arrivals curb at CHS and delivers everyone to the pier curbside together, so nobody is hunting for a rideshare or wrestling luggage onto a shuttle with strangers.
Confirm your specific terminal and embarkation-day drop-off details with the cruise line before departure. Call 843-531-9140 to compare cruise transfer buses from the network!
Yes! In addition to Charleston International Airport (CHS), the network serves groups flying into Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) — about 110 miles south via I-95 — and Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), roughly 100 miles north on US-17. If your group is splitting arrivals between airports, or if flights are routing through a regional airport, Charterbusservicescharleston.com can help you compare buses for any of those pickup points.
Enter your actual departure airport in the quote form to see what's available.