Driving from Charlotte to a cruise at Port of Charleston? It is about 205 miles, about 3 hours 15 minutes by car. Portside is expanding here, so join the waitlist and we will work to hold you a guaranteed spot near the terminal before you sail.
Port of Charleston is about 205 miles from Charlotte, roughly 3 hours 15 minutes by car via I-77 South to I-26 East. Portside is not at Charleston yet, so join the waitlist and, if you sign up 90+ days out, we will work to secure you a reserved spot near Union Pier cruise terminal on Concord Street in downtown Charleston.
From Charlotte, the drive to Port of Charleston runs about 205 miles and takes about 3 hours 15 minutes. Take I-77 South to I-26 East. Cruises depart from the Union Pier cruise terminal on Concord Street in downtown Charleston. On a full sailing day the closest spaces go first, so knowing your parking plan before you leave Charlotte saves a scramble after the drive.
Charleston is a scenic drive-to cruise port serving the Carolinas and Georgia. Historic-district parking near the terminal is limited and pricey, so a reserved lot with a shuttle helps a lot. Port of Charleston is served by Carnival, so whichever line you are sailing from Charlotte, the parking challenge is the same: a guaranteed spot near the terminal with a shuttle beats circling a full garage on embarkation morning.
It is free, and it is how we decide where to open next. If your cruise is 90 or more days out, that gives us the runway to secure a lot near Port of Charleston and hold a spot for you before you sail. Add your details and we will email you the moment Charleston parking opens.
Portside is live at Port Canaveral now: $14.95 a day, free shuttle, guaranteed reservation.
Reserve Port Canaveral parkingPort of Charleston is about 205 miles from Charlotte, roughly 3 hours 15 minutes by car via I-77 South to I-26 East. Cruises depart from the Union Pier cruise terminal on Concord Street in downtown Charleston. Portside does not have a lot at Charleston yet, so join the free waitlist and, if you sign up at least 90 days before you sail, we will work to hold a reserved spot near the terminal for you.
Plan on about 3 hours 15 minutes from Charlotte, taking I-77 South to I-26 East. Historic-district parking near the terminal is limited and pricey, so a reserved lot with a shuttle helps a lot. Leaving earlier on embarkation morning gives you a cushion if traffic is heavy.
Not yet, Portside is still expanding to Port of Charleston. Join the Charleston waitlist free, and when we secure a partner lot near the terminal we email waitlisted cruisers first, prioritizing anyone sailing 90 or more days out.
Port of Charleston is served by Carnival. Many of those cruisers drive in from Charlotte and across the region, which is exactly why reserved parking with a free terminal shuttle is in demand here.
From $14.95 a day, free shuttle straight to your terminal, no hidden fees.
Rates start at $14.95/day. Weekend and peak sail dates, and last-minute bookings, can be higher based on demand and the day of the week. Your exact daily rate is always shown before you pay.