Transportation assistance helps women get to work, court, prenatal appointments, childcare, and DV shelters. Public transit passes are often free or discounted through TANF, Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT, which covers rides to all covered medical visits at no cost), and WIC. Many workforce and job training programs include bus passes, and the Ways to Work program funds low-interest car loans for working parents. Domestic violence shelters often coordinate confidential relocation transportation through VAWA-funded programs. In rural areas, dial-a-ride and volunteer driver programs operate through Area Agencies on Aging and community action agencies. This directory includes transit authorities, Medicaid NEMT providers, and car-ownership assistance.
South Carolina family courts handle divorce, custody, and support in each of its 16 judicial circuits. The Child Support Services Division operates under the Department of Social Services. Charleston, Columbia, North Charleston, and Mount Pleasant are the largest cities. South Carolina Legal Services and the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) serve women.
CARTA at 36 John Street in downtown Charleston operates the Lowcountry's bus network connecting Charleston, North Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, and James Island. Reduced fares for seniors, students, and disability. Phone 843-724-7420 Mon-Fri.
843-724-7420 · 36 John St, Charleston, SC 29403 · Service hours vary
The COMET at 3613 Lucius Road operates the Midlands transit network across Columbia, Forest Acres, Cayce, West Columbia, and Lexington. Reduced fares for seniors, students, and Medicaid recipients. Phone 803-255-7100 Mon-Sat. Real-time tracking on the app.
803-255-7100 · 3613 Lucius Rd, Columbia, SC 29201 · Mon-Sat 5:30am-10pm · Visit Website
Greenlink at 100 W McBee Avenue operates the Upstate transit network connecting Greenville, Mauldin, Simpsonville, and Greer. The system is expanding service frequency. Phone 864-467-5000 Mon-Sat. Reduced fares for low-income, seniors, and students.
864-467-5000 · 100 W McBee Ave, Greenville, SC 29601 · Mon-Sat 5:30am-10pm · Visit Website
SPARTA at 100 N Church Street in Spartanburg operates the city bus network connecting Spartanburg neighborhoods, USC Upstate, and downtown. Phone 864-562-4287 Mon-Sat 6am-7pm. Reduced fares for seniors, disability, and youth.
864-562-4287 · 100 N Church St, Spartanburg, SC 29306 · Mon-Sat 6am-7pm · Visit Website
Coast RTA at 1418 3rd Avenue in Conway operates the Grand Strand bus network across Horry and Georgetown counties — Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Conway, Surfside. Phone 843-488-0865 Mon-Sat. Reduced fares for seniors and persons with disabilities.
843-488-0865 · 1418 3rd Ave, Conway, SC 29526 · Mon-Sat 6am-8pm · Visit Website
My Ride at cityofrockhill.com operates the Rock Hill area's deviated fixed-route transit system. Riders can request small deviations off the published route. Phone 803-329-5587 Mon-Fri 6am-7pm. Reduced fares for seniors and disability.
803-329-5587 · Rock Hill, SC 29730 · Mon-Fri 6am-7pm · Visit Website
PDRTA at 201 W Evans Street in Florence operates rural transit for the Pee Dee region (Florence, Darlington, Marion counties) with both fixed routes and demand-response services. Phone 843-665-2227 Mon-Fri 6am-6pm.
843-665-2227 · 201 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501 · Mon-Fri 6am-6pm · Visit Website
Best Friend Express connects Summerville and Dorchester County to Charleston via commuter bus service. Useful for women commuting between Lowcountry communities. Phone 843-747-0922 Mon-Fri 6am-7pm. Modest fare.
843-747-0922 · Summerville, SC · Mon-Fri 6am-7pm
Amtrak stops at Columbia, Charleston, Florence, Camden, Denmark, and other SC stations on the Silver Service and Crescent lines connecting to New York, Washington, and Florida. Reduced fares for children, seniors, military. Tickets at amtrak.com or 1-800-872-7245.
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Greyhound at greyhound.com runs intercity buses with stations in Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Florence, and other SC cities. Low-cost option for women relocating or visiting family out of state. Online booking; reduced fares with advance purchase.
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Megabus.com and FlixBus run discount intercity routes from SC cities to Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, and DC with fares often under 0 and free WiFi. Book ahead online — single-digit fares appear on slower-travel-day departures.
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Transportation.gov is the federal DOT site with information on public-transit funding, rail, and Title VI accessibility complaints. Useful when filing a complaint about a transit agency or understanding federal civil-rights protections. Free.
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Dialing 211 in SC connects callers to United Way's information line for ride-to-medical-appointment programs, bus-pass assistance, and volunteer driver networks (especially for elderly women). Free, 24/7, multilingual.
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The VA's Beneficiary Travel program at va.gov reimburses SC women veterans for mileage to VA medical appointments and arranges free volunteer-driver rides through DAV. Contact the Columbia or Charleston VAMC travel office to enroll.
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Modivcare at modivcare.com manages non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) for SC Medicaid recipients — rides to doctor visits, dialysis, and specialty care at no cost. Mothers schedule rides 2+ days in advance via the member ride-line on their Medicaid card.
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AAA Foundation at aaafoundation.org publishes research on driver safety. Their CarFit program assesses older drivers' fit with their vehicles — useful for elderly SC women or women caring for aging parents. Free.
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NADTC at nadtc.org curates transportation options for older adults and people with disabilities — volunteer driver programs, paratransit, taxi vouchers, and mobility-management programs in every state. Useful for women coordinating rides for aging parents. Free.
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