Traveling to Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot

By Automobile

Driving from the north

• Take I-95 until you reach South Carolina Exit 33. This will take you to Route 17.
• Take it until you reach Route 21 South toward Beaufort.
• From Route 21 South, you will make a right turn onto Route 280 shortly after passing Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.
• Continue traveling for approximately 6 miles. Route 280 eventually turns into Route 802. You will see a sign for Parris Island.
• The off-ramp to Parris Island is on the right side of the road and it will take you to the front gate.

Driving from the south

• Take Exit 8 from I-95, this is US-278 E (going toward Bluffton/Beaufort/Hilton Head Island)
• Turn LEFT onto SC-141. (almost 4 miles)
• Turn LEFT onto SC-170 N/ Okatie Hwy and continue driving on this road for about 10 miles.
• Turn RIGHT onto Savannah Hwy / SC-802.
• Continue to follow SC-802, bearing right. (about 4 miles)
• You will see a sign for Parris Island.
• The off-ramp to Parris Island is on the right side of the road and it will take you to the front gate.

Airports

Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot is served by 2 airports.  Travel from the airports is via four lane divided highway or shuttle service.

• Savannah International Airport is located 45 miles from Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot, approximately a 1 hour and 10 minute drive.
• Charleston International Airport is located 80 miles from Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot, approximately a 2 hour and 25 minute drive.

Bus

Greyhound Bus provides service to the Greater Beaufort area. Beaufort borders Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot.  The Greyhound Bus station is located at 3659 Trask Parkway, Beaufort, South Carolina. Save 15% when you book your tickets online.

Train

Amtrak provides train service to Yemassee, South Carolina.  The train station is located at 9 Main Street, Yemassee, SC 29945. The Amtrak Station is approximately 30 minutes from Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot.

Taxi

Local taxi service from Beaufort is available to all locations at Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot.