14 Passenger Sprinter Limo
Find exactly what your group needs for any occasion in Beaufort, South Carolina—party buses, charter buses, minibuses, sprinter vans, and more—in under 30 seconds! Whether you need transportation to a Friday graduation ceremony at MCRD Parris Island, a bridal party night along Bay Street and the Waterfront, or a group transfer to Savannah or Charleston, Partybus-rental.net makes it fast and simple. Fill out one quick form and compare vehicles, photos, packages, and pricing from a large network of bus companies serving Beaufort instantly. No account required. Call 833-458-7001 or use the online quote tool to get started right now!
Through a network of independently owned transportation providers serving Beaufort, you can find sprinter vans, 15–35 passenger minibuses, 15–50 passenger party buses, 40–56 passenger charter buses, and school buses—all available to compare in one place, with instant online pricing and real vehicle photos. Whatever your group size or occasion, there's a bus in the network that fits.
Buses and vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a bus company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 833-458-7001 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Not every Beaufort group trip calls for the same vehicle. A 25-passenger party bus is a strong pick for a bachelorette night hitting Bay Street bars and rooftop spots — these typically come with LED lighting, a premium sound system with Bluetooth, flat-panel TVs, and a full-length bar area. If you're moving wedding guests between a ceremony on St. Helena Island and a reception downtown, a minibus with reclining seats and powerful A/C handles the Lowcountry heat and the causeway traffic without anyone sweating through their formalwear.
For large corporate events at venues like the USCB Center for the Arts or multiday group retreats to Fripp Island or Hunting Island, a full-size charter bus adds undercarriage luggage bays, onboard restrooms, WiFi, and power outlets. Amenities vary by vehicle — the online form lets you filter by capacity and see the listed amenities for each option.
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With Ice Storage and Cup Holders
TVs and Entertainment Systems
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on party buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 833-458-7001 before booking.
You don't have to call five companies, wait on hold, or chase down callbacks to find out what a bus costs in Beaufort. Partybus-rental.net gives you instant pricing from a large network of bus companies in under 30 seconds, right from this website—no account needed, no complicated forms, no guesswork. Just enter your date, group size, and pickup location, and you'll land on a results page showing available vehicles, photos, and pricing from transportation providers serving Beaufort and the surrounding Lowcountry. Compare options side by side and book the one that fits. It really is that easy!
Pricing in Beaufort varies by bus type, group size, the day of the week, time of year, and how many stops you need—but you don't have to wonder. A few seconds on this website and you'll see real numbers for your actual trip. Or call 833-458-7001 any time for a quick, personalized quote. You'll have party bus prices in Beaufort faster than you'd spend on hold with a single company!
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $204 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $203 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $340+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $207 – $246+ | $209 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $206 – $327+ | $208 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an exact price for your trip, request an estimate online or call 833-458-7001. | |||

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Why limit yourself to one company's buses? Compare party buses, minibuses, and charter buses from a network of independent providers serving Beaufort—vehicles, pictures, packages, and prices, all in one place!
Wherever your group is headed—across the bridge to Parris Island, down to Hunting Island, up to Savannah, or all the way to Charleston—Partybus-rental.net connects you to the right bus for every occasion! From airport transfers and graduation shuttles to weddings, bachelorette parties, concerts, corporate events, prom, field trips, sporting events, and winery tours—whatever brings your group together, there's a bus in the network ready for it.

From the moment your group lands, the airport scramble starts—different flights, shared luggage, a dozen people trying to arrange rides to the same place. A charter bus or minibus rental from Beaufort to the airport puts the whole group in one vehicle, one pickup, one flat rate instead of separate cars and surge-priced rideshares at the worst possible moment.
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) (400 Airways Avenue, Savannah, GA 31408) is the closest major airport to Beaufort at roughly 45 miles south—about 45 to 60 minutes via SC-802 to US-17 depending on the time of day. All pre-arranged charter ground transportation at SAV must be coordinated before arrival; buses stage off the terminal roadway and pull to the curb only when the full group is assembled with all luggage in hand. For most families flying in for a Parris Island graduation, SAV is the natural arrival airport—and a single charter bus from the terminal keeps everyone together for the drive south instead of juggling a rental car fleet.
Charleston International Airport (CHS) (5500 International Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29418) is approximately 70 miles northeast, about an hour and 15 minutes up US-17 and I-26. All ground transportation at CHS loads curbside at the west end of the terminal, outside baggage claim—that is where taxis, hotel shuttles, and pre-arranged buses all queue. The group assembles there, fully together, before the bus is called forward. Call 833-458-7001 to set up your Beaufort airport transfer today!

Fill out one quick form and compare party buses for your Beaufort bachelorette weekend! A 15–50 passenger party bus in Beaufort comes loaded with a full-length bar, color-changing LED lighting, a premium Bluetooth sound system, flat-panel TVs, and wraparound perimeter seating—so the celebration starts the moment everyone boards, not when you finally find a table at the first stop.
Start the night at rooftop cocktails or waterfront dining along Bay Street, then head to downtown Beaufort's bars and live music spots before the party rolls south toward Port Royal or north to Savannah. Savannah's nightlife stretches from River Street clubs open until 3 a.m. to spots on Congress Street that stay rocking past last call, and your party bus handles the Savannah Bridge traffic and the parallel parking search so nobody has to volunteer to stay sober. Partybus-rental.net connects you to buses from a large network of transportation providers serving Beaufort and the entire Lowcountry—so you compare sizes, colors, amenities, and prices all in one place. You set the itinerary. You plan the stops. You enjoy the ride! Call 833-458-7001 to start comparing now!

Why wait to figure out how everyone is getting there when you could settle it in under 30 seconds? Partybus-rental.net makes it easy to compare party buses and charter buses for milestone birthdays, sweet 16s, and quinceañeras across Beaufort and Beaufort County—so you get the right bus at the right price without calling around. A party bus arrival at a Beaufort waterfront venue is one of the most memorable ways to mark a special day, and you can even request available white, black, or silver buses to match your celebration's theme.
Whether the birthday night is staying downtown along Bay Street, heading south to Port Royal's restaurants and marina views, or rolling north to Savannah for a full evening of dinner and nightlife, the whole group stays together on one bus instead of splintering into rideshares at every turn. And for planning prom-adjacent milestone birthdays in late spring: book early, because Beaufort County prom season pulls from the same pool of available buses—the earlier you compare, the better your options and your price. Call 833-458-7001 or use the online tool to see what's available for your date!

Partybus-rental.net can help you find and book a concert bus for any show within reach of Beaufort! The Beaufort waterfront hosts live music at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, and the region's biggest concert venues are well within a charter bus run—Enmarket Arena (620 Stiles Avenue, Savannah, GA 31415) sits roughly 55 miles south, about 55 minutes from downtown Beaufort. The arena draws national touring acts year-round, and the Enmarket Arena parking page is clear that on-site parking near the arena is limited—the venue's own guidance pushes attendees to park at downtown Savannah garages and board the arena shuttle ($5–$10 per person from the corner of Liberty and Barnard Streets near the Civic Center). A private charter bus from Beaufort means your group arrives together at the arena in one vehicle instead of hunting for downtown Savannah parking and queuing for the shuttle.
Compare minibuses, party buses, and charter buses from a network of providers serving Beaufort for your next concert run—and if you want to upgrade the ride over, a 15–50 passenger party bus comes with a built-in bar, LED lighting, and a premium sound system to keep the energy up from Bay Street to the first song.

Need to move your team, your guests, or your attendees without the headache of a dozen separate cars on US-17 during peak Lowcountry traffic? Partybus-rental.net makes the transportation the easy part! From employee shuttles between MCAS Beaufort and downtown hotels to conference groups moving between Beaufort, Port Royal, and Savannah for multi-day events, a charter bus or minibus keeps everyone on the same schedule and on the same page. Partybus-rental.net brings together a large network of bus companies so you can compare more options and more packages than any one company offers.
For conventions and corporate events at the Savannah Convention Center (1 International Drive, Savannah, GA 31421)—about 60 miles from Beaufort—the venue's own campus map designates Bryan Square at the main entrance as the bus drop-off point, on the river-facing side of the building. The venue's 900-space parking garage is cashless (pay-by-phone via Metropolis). Confirm current access details at the Savannah Convention Center directions and parking page before your event. Call 833-458-7001 and a live agent will put together a custom corporate transportation package around your exact schedule!

Partybus-rental.net makes it easy to find group transportation for any private occasion in the Beaufort area—family reunions at Waterfront Park, sunset cruises out of the Beaufort marina, birthday dinners along Bay Street, multi-stop Sea Island itineraries, and everything in between. One bus, one booking, and nobody splitting into separate cars across the Broad River or the Woods Memorial Bridge during a busy summer weekend.
Beaufort's Lowcountry setting lends itself perfectly to group day-trip itineraries: morning at Hunting Island State Park (16 miles east on US-21), lunch in Port Royal, afternoon exploring the Penn Center on St. Helena Island, and an evening back on Bay Street. A charter bus or minibus handles the routing so nobody gets turned around on the backroads of St. Helena Island and everyone stays on the same timeline. Through Partybus-rental.net, you can compare 15-passenger minibuses through 56-passenger motorcoaches from a network of providers serving Beaufort and the entire surrounding region—instantly, without creating an account. Enter your trip details once to compare packages side by side!

With one search, you can compare every available prom party bus and minibus for your Beaufort County prom date before the best options disappear! Prom season in the Beaufort area—late April through May across Beaufort High School, Battery Creek High School, Whale Branch Early College, and every other district school—is one of the single busiest stretches of the year for party buses and charter buses throughout the Lowcountry. Every school has a prom date on the calendar, and they all pull from the same pool of vehicles.
What does that mean for you? Simple: the sooner you compare and book, the better your selection and the better your price. Waiting until March or April puts you in competition with dozens of other groups chasing the same buses on the same weekends. Partybus-rental.net makes comparing prom buses fast—fill out one form, see available buses, pictures, and pricing in under 30 seconds, and lock in your date before it's gone. Call 833-458-7001 right now or use the online quote tool!

Cross the chaperone headcount off your list and leave the routing to a real bus! Partybus-rental.net helps Beaufort County teachers, administrators, and trip organizers compare charter buses, minibuses, and school buses from a large network of transportation providers—so you can match the vehicle to your actual headcount instead of squeezing everyone in and hoping for the best.
Field trip destinations in and around Beaufort are exceptional: the Parris Island Museum (right on base off Malecon Drive, free admission) tells the full story of Marine Corps training at one of the country's most historic recruit depots. The Penn Center on St. Helena Island preserves one of the nation's oldest and most significant African American educational institutions from the Reconstruction Era. Heading further? A full-size 56-passenger motorcoach makes the run up to Charleston comfortable—and at the South Carolina Aquarium (100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC 29401), buses and oversized vehicles park in the Bus Lane behind the Aquarium Garage at 24 Calhoun Street; to reach it, continue past the garage on Calhoun, turn left on Washington Street, and follow the bus parking signs. Note that all oversized vehicles other than school buses must have a valid City of Charleston permit to park in the bus lane—check the SC Aquarium directions and parking page before your visit. ADA-accessible buses are available through the network too—just mention it when you request your quote!

Fill out one quick form and compare buses for sports team travel and sporting event transportation serving Beaufort and the Lowcountry! Whether you're moving a youth travel team to a tournament in Savannah, rallying a fan group for a South Carolina Stingrays game at the North Charleston Coliseum (5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418), or organizing a fan shuttle to a Savannah Ghost Pirates game at Enmarket Arena, Partybus-rental.net makes it easy to compare vehicles and lock in your price in seconds.
At the North Charleston Coliseum, parking lots are located off Montague Avenue and International Blvd at $10 per vehicle, cash or card, sold onsite—no advance passes. For large vehicles, higher rates may apply. From Beaufort, take I-95 North to Hwy 17 North, then I-526 East to the Montague Avenue exit and turn right at the bottom of the ramp for the Coliseum on your left. On high-volume nights, the Coliseum issues campus-wide parking advisories; check the venue's website before your event. A single charter bus replaces the parking math entirely and drops your crew at the door. Compare buses from a network of independent providers serving Beaufort—party buses with perimeter seating and sound systems if the celebration starts early, or a clean motorcoach for the larger team group!

You can count on Partybus-rental.net to make wedding transportation in Beaufort the easy part of your big day! Compare minibuses, charter buses, and party buses from a network of independent providers—all in one place, with real vehicle photos and instant online pricing—so you find the right size, the right color, and the right package for your itinerary without calling five different companies.
Beaufort is one of the Lowcountry's most sought-after wedding destinations, and its geography means transportation requires real planning. The Water Festival, the Shrimp Festival, and prom season all compete for the same vehicles in their windows—and Lowcountry peak wedding season runs spring through fall when every waterfront venue and Antebellum estate on The Point fills up fast. Whether your guests are shuttling between the Beaufort Inn on Port Republic Street, a venue in the historic district, and a reception on the waterfront, or you need a full-weekend shuttle package that covers rehearsal dinner through Sunday brunch, Partybus-rental.net lets you compare options from a network of providers serving Beaufort and the surrounding Sea Islands. Request available white, black, or silver buses to match your wedding palette—just mention it when you fill out the quote. Call 833-458-7001 to lock in your date!

Find a bus for Beaufort brewery tours, Lowcountry winery crawls, and tasting adventures across the Sea Islands and beyond—all without anyone ending the night behind the wheel! Partybus-rental.net helps you compare buses for pub crawls along Bay Street, local craft beer stops in Port Royal, and longer runs north to Savannah's booming brewery district where spots like Savannah River Brewing Company and Southbound Brewing anchor a growing craft beer scene. Or head to Hilton Head Island for a afternoon of island bars and waterfront dining before returning to Beaufort.
A 15–50 passenger party bus is the natural choice here—built-in bar, LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, and perimeter seating so the whole group keeps the celebration going between stops instead of splitting into rideshares. You set the stops. You set the pace. And you find the right bus by comparing options from a large network of transportation providers serving Beaufort in under 30 seconds! And don't forget: Partybus-rental.net can help you find charter buses to Charleston, buses to Savannah, and transportation anywhere you want to go across the region!
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When you use Partybus-rental.net, you get access to bus rentals across all of Beaufort County and the entire South Carolina Lowcountry—not just Beaufort proper! Whether you need transportation from Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Port Royal, or any community across the Sea Islands, the network has you covered. Spend 30 seconds on one form to browse buses, minibuses, party buses, and sprinter vans from a large network of independent transportation providers serving Beaufort and every nearby city!

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Parris Island has exactly one entrance and one exit—the front gate on Malecon Drive via SC-802—so every vehicle your group arrives in passes the same checkpoint. Plan for up to 45 minutes of gate processing time on Family Day Thursday or graduation Friday; the official MCRDPI visitors page specifically warns that family day and graduation entry can take that long, so build it into your timeline and aim to reach the gate at least an hour before the 9 a.m. ceremony start.
Every visitor 18 and older must present a valid REAL ID-compliant government-issued photo ID at the gate, along with vehicle registration and proof of insurance. Non-REAL ID holders need two alternate original identity documents (U.S. passport, birth certificate plus a second qualifying ID, or other approved combinations). The Provost Marshal's Office runs background checks on all requesting access.
Here is the part that specifically affects a charter bus or group vehicle: the MCRDPI base access page classifies commercial vehicles as any vehicle larger than a cargo van or pickup truck. Commercial vehicles must be processed at the Commercial Vehicle Inspection (CVI) Lot before being granted access to the installation. When the CVI Lot is closed, processing happens at the gate. Every occupant on the bus must have an approved access credential—there is no blanket pass for the vehicle. Pre-enroll in DBIDS online before your visit to speed up processing: the link is at the MCRDPI base access page. After clearing the gate, parking is available in any open unreserved space; the parade deck parking lot and the lot next to the Douglas Visitor Center are both within easy walking distance of graduation events and are the recommended spots. No parking pass is required and no fee is charged to park. Confirm current procedures at the MCRD Parris Island base access page before your visit, since gate procedures at military installations are subject to change.
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) (400 Airways Avenue, Savannah, GA 31408) operates a single terminal, which simplifies navigation for arriving groups. All pre-arranged ground transportation at SAV is coordinated before arrival—arrangements must be made in advance, with rates set by individual providers. The airport's official ground transportation page does not designate a published charter bus staging lot, which means commercial buses hold off the active terminal roadway and pull to the curb once the group is assembled and calls the bus forward. Curbside idling is not permitted.
That makes the sequence matter: every passenger in your group must collect all checked luggage, exit baggage claim, and gather curbside as a complete party before calling for the bus. Calling the bus while two people are still at the carousel means the bus has to loop and come back around, which on a busy Saturday at SAV costs real time. Rideshare pickup at SAV is at the north entrance of baggage claim—that is a different curb from where pre-arranged charter ground transportation pulls up, so make sure your whole group knows exactly where to meet. For Beaufort groups flying in for a Parris Island graduation, SAV is the closest major airport at roughly 45 miles north, about 45 to 60 minutes depending on the time of day. Confirm current pickup procedures with the SAV ground transportation page before your flight.
At Charleston International Airport (CHS) (5500 International Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29418), all ground transportation—taxis, hotel shuttles, and pre-arranged buses—loads and unloads outside baggage claim at the west end of the terminal. That is the single curb your entire group heads for after collecting luggage. The airport's ground transportation booth is in the center median outside baggage claim for taxi coordination, but your pre-arranged charter bus meets at the same west-end curb.
CHS does not publish a designated charter bus staging area in the same way that a major hub would. Commercial buses are not permitted to idle indefinitely at the active curb, so the sequence is the same as at any airport: gather everyone, collect all luggage, walk out to the west-end curb as a complete group, and then call for the bus to pull forward. Rideshare pickups at CHS use designated Zones 1, 2, or 3—a different area—so be explicit with your group about where to meet. CHS sits about 70 miles northeast of Beaufort via US-17 and I-26, roughly an hour and 15 minutes. Confirm current curb-side procedures with the CHS ground transportation page before travel, as curb designations can shift during construction or renovation periods.
The Savannah Convention Center (1 International Drive, Savannah, GA 31421) sits on Hutchinson Island, on the north bank of the Savannah River across from the Historic District. Access is via International Drive off I-16 or the Savannah Bridge. The convention center's published campus map designates Bryan Square at the main entrance as the bus drop-off location—that is the front of the building, on the river-facing side.
After dropping passengers, the bus uses the 900-space on-site parking garage for waiting. Parking at the SCC is cashless—the venue launched a pay-by-phone system via Metropolis in February 2025, so no cash is accepted. The Savannah Belles Ferry runs free service approximately every 20 minutes between the Historic District landing and the convention center, which is useful context if part of your group is staying downtown. Confirm current approach lanes and event-day parking details at the Savannah Convention Center directions and parking page before your event, as specific bus routing can vary for large conferences.
Enmarket Arena (620 Stiles Avenue, Savannah, GA 31415) has approximately 9,500 seats and is home to the Savannah Ghost Pirates of the ECHL. The arena's own parking guidance is explicit: it strongly encourages all attendees to park in downtown Savannah's historic district garages and take shuttles or trolleys to the arena for all events, rather than attempting to park on-site near the arena. On-site parking around the arena is limited and fills quickly; the city and the arena operator have coordinated to direct traffic away from surrounding residential streets.
The arena runs a paid shuttle from the corner of Liberty and Barnard Streets, near the Savannah Civic Center parking lot downtown, to the arena and back. The fee is $5 per person for hockey games and family events, $10 per person for concerts. Children five and under ride free. Payment is cashless (Apple Pay, Google Pay, debit/credit). Shuttles run approximately two hours before show start and stop one hour after the show ends.
For a private charter bus from Beaufort, there is no published dedicated charter bus drop-off zone on the arena's official page—advance coordination with the arena's operations team is strongly advised before a large group arrival. Plan your post-show pickup location with your group before you go in, and confirm current drop-off procedures at the Enmarket Arena parking page before your event.
The North Charleston Coliseum (5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418) shares a campus with the 2,300-seat Performing Arts Center and the Charleston Area Convention Center. All parking lots are located off Montague Avenue and International Blvd. Event-day parking is $10 per vehicle, cash or card, sold on-site only—no advance passes available. For larger vehicles, higher rates may apply; contact Facility Parking Manager Mark Cruse through the venue for specifics on oversized vehicle pricing and placement.
From Beaufort heading north, take I-95 North to Hwy 17 North, then I-526 East to the Montague Avenue exit and turn right at the bottom of the ramp—the Coliseum is on your left. On high-demand nights—Stingrays playoff games, sold-out concerts, or simultaneous events across all three facilities—the venue issues campus-wide parking advisories and warns of heavy traffic and limited availability on Montague Avenue. A charter bus drops the whole group at the entrance while the rest of the crowd queues for whatever lot is still available. Check the North Charleston Coliseum directions and parking page before your event for any active parking advisories specific to your date.
Savannah enforces a permit system for every motor coach more than 34 feet in length that tours or travels within the Historic District—and the rules carry real teeth. Three permit types are issued: a Motor Coach Tour Permit for buses actively touring the district ; a Transportation Permit for buses entering the district only to drop off and pick up at hotels and restaurants; and a Multi-Day Combination Permit covering one tour day plus 72 hours of transport on either side.
Permits are purchased through the City of Savannah's Department of Mobility & Parking Services. During business hours (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.): Tri-Centennial Park Visitor Center, 301 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Rear Parking Lot, Savannah, GA 31401, (912) 651-6468. After hours, weekends, and holidays: Bryan Street Parking Garage, 100 East Bryan Street, Savannah, GA 31401, (912) 651-6477. Motor coaches are restricted from residential areas south of Liberty Street except on one-way streets. After-hours parking is directed to the Tricentennial Park Visitor Center lot. Review all current rules at the City of Savannah motor coach page before your visit, since permit fees and designated loading stands are subject to periodic revision.
The South Carolina Aquarium (100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC 29401) publishes clear bus instructions on its directions page. Buses and oversized vehicles park in the Bus Lane behind the Aquarium Garage—to reach it, continue on Calhoun Street past the public garage entrance at 24 Calhoun, turn left on Washington Street, and follow the posted bus parking signs. The aquarium specifies that all oversized vehicles other than school buses must have a valid permit from the City of Charleston to use the bus lane. Coordinate that permit before your visit; the aquarium's own FAQ pages link to the city permit process.
For passenger drop-off before the bus parks, the aquarium's own guidance places the closest drop-off at the Fort Sumter roundabout—that gets your group within easy walking distance of the aquarium entrance. The bus then proceeds to Washington Street and the bus lane to park, and returns to the same roundabout for post-visit pickup. The aquarium is open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (last entry 3:30 p.m.) except Thanksgiving, December 25, and Christmas Eve afternoon. Confirm current bus parking and permit requirements at the SC Aquarium directions and parking page before your field trip—permit processes and fees can change.