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The Citadel - - Transportation

The closest airport is Charleston International Airport , located about 12 miles northwest of Charleston's historic downtown district.

Getting around in Charleston, SC

Bus 

There is a Greyhound Station located in North Charleston, from where Charleston can be reached by simply crossing the street from the station and taking #11 Airport Bus.

Train 

The city is served by Amtrak, with a station located 10 miles north of downtown.

Local bus service 

The public transportation service is provided by CARTA (Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority), which operates a fleet of buses that run throughout the city, including four Downtown Area SHuttles - DASH 210, 211, 212, 213, useful for the visitor who does not wish to walk the historic downtown. Bus Route 11 serves the Charleston International Airport and the downtown area.

Major Highways and Roads 

The major highways and roads, which serve Charleston, include: U.S. Route 17, US 52.svg U.S. Route 52, U.S. Route 78, Interstate 26, I-526, Business Spur 526, 52 Spur, SC 7, SC 30, SC 61, SC 171 and SC 700.

How to get to The Citadel campus?

Easy! Just follow the driving directions listed below!

From Charleston International Airport: Head west on E Hill Blvd., toward Bates St. and turn left at S Carolina 642 E/Dorchester Rd. Make a slight right to merge onto I-26 E, toward Charleston and take exit 219A for Rutiedge Ave., toward The Citadel. Make a slight right at Rutledge Ave. and turn right at Cleveland St. Make a slight right at Mary Murray Dr. and turn right at Jenkins Ave. Turn left at Jones Ave. The Citadel will be on the right.