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Easy, breezy beach access with this free weekend shuttle service

Skip the hassle of parking when you take the Beach Reach Shuttle to Isle of Palms.

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Hop on the Beach Reach Shuttle at Towne Centre for a straight shot to IOP.

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Beach, please: Whether you’re a local or tourist visiting CHS for the weekend, the Beach Reach Shuttle has got you covered with free rides from Mount Pleasant to Isle of Palms. Here are a few things to remember for the 2024 Beach Reach season:

  1. Service runs every weekend, from May 27 to September 2.
  2. Special holiday service includes the following dates:
    • Memorial Day (Monday, May 27)
    • Thursday-Friday, July 4-5
    • Labor Day (Monday, September 2)
    • On these dates, service will run on a Sunday schedule.
  3. Service is scheduled to run approximately every hour, starting at 9:15 a.m. on Saturdays, with the last trip from the beach at 5:30 p.m. On Sundays, the first trip begins around 9:40 a.m. and the last trip from the beach is at 5:55 p.m.
  4. Heavy traffic may impact the shuttle’s schedule, so download the Transit App to plan your trip + track real-time arrival info.

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