You don’t have to have Tour Pass to take advantage of this service…it’s free for everyone! CARTA is Charleston’s bus service. It is free downtown but costs a nominal fee to go other places throughout the city.
There are 3 routes for downtown. Service hours: Weekdays: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays: 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
210 Route: College of Charleston/Aquarium
211 Route: Meeting & King Streets
213 Route: Lockwood and Calhoun Streets
All routes intercet at the Visitors Center located at 375 Meeting Street.
Parking & Transportation
See map below for address
How it Works Video
Make Reservations in Advance or Show Your Pass at the Gate! Full Admission is Included.
Pass purchases can be refunded (minus 3% credit card processing fees) if requested within thirty-days of purchase date (for unused passes). Optional Trip Insurance can be purchased for a nominal fee at checkout which extends the refund period up to one-year from purchase date. Conditions apply. View full refund policy by clicking button below.