Uber Drivers are available in the Folly Beach area. Although the app can be a bit spotty during the week and peak hours.
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The best way to get from Charleston to Folly Beach without a car is to line 31 bus which takes 42 min and costs $7 - $10. How long does it take to get from Charleston to Folly Beach? It takes approximately 42 min to get from Charleston to Folly Beach, including transfers.
Bus Service From Charleston To Folly BeachCARTA's infrequent Route 31 – Folly Road bus goes out to James Island, reaching most – but not all – of the way from peninsular Charleston to Folly Beach.
Folly is an easy beach to visit and to love, with enough natural beauty to justify driving out, and plenty of amenities and restaurants within an easy walking distance.
Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Folly River, visitors enjoy six miles of wide beaches, surfing, fishing, biking, kayaking, boating, eco-tours, and sea wildlife including several endangered species.
Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH)Three CARTA Downtown Area Shuttle routes allow riders to explore the peninsula, from the Aquarium to the Citadel to Broad Street and Waterfront Park. And there's no cost to ride!
Uber is pretty much always available downtown and the surges usually aren't too long. I have no clue how much car rentals are at the moment but Uber is very available, especially downtown. Ubers to and from airport to downtown are around 25 each way.
All of the beaches on Folly Island are superb, but, arguably the Folly Beach County Park, at the island's west end, is perhaps the best with amenities like 2,500 feet of ocean frontage, picnic areas and boogie board, bicycle, umbrella and chair rentals available between Labor Day and Memorial Day.
Little is known about her pre-Civil War days. Early maps show that Folly was once called “Coffin Land,” possibly because ships would often leave plague or cholera victims on barrier islands before approaching a large port.
Visitors flock to Folly Beach for the same things its residents enjoy. You'll find excellent pier and surf fishing, an enticing variety of restaurants and bars, live music, and some of the best surfing on the east coast.
If you don't like crowds, stay away from the middle of the beach by Blu and the Tides Hotel. Instead, take a right at the end of Center Street and drive until just before you hit Folly Beach County Park.
And when the sun goes down, Center Street becomes a lively mix of beach-casual nightlife and rooftop dance clubs. Whether you need a beach front home for a large group or a romantic room for the two of you, Folly Beach is the perfect spot for vacations, reunions, beach weddings, or just a quick weekend get-away.