Free door-to-door rides in Charleston — there and back.
Background-checked drivers meet you at your door, help you in and out of the car, and bring you safely home.
What We Provide
We offer free round-trip transportation to individuals and families who meet our eligibility criteria. Our services are designed to remove transportation barriers for those facing serious challenges, including:
Medical Appointments
Transportation to hospitals, clinics, or pharmacies for individuals with serious illnesses requiring ongoing treatment or care.
Social Services
Access to community resources such as food banks, shelters, or job training programs.
Essential Errands
Trips to grocery stores or pharmacies to secure food, medicine, or other necessities.
Veterans’ Services
Support for veterans accessing VA facilities or related programs.
All transportation is provided at no cost to the client, ensuring accessibility for those who need it most.
Not sure if you qualify? Call us at .
Over 700 rides to Charleston-area neighbors
“For many of our patients, this service has made the difference between missing critical care and taking the next step toward better health.”
As featured on Live 5 News
See how we’re helping Charleston families reach essential medical care.
Who uses our rides
Organizations using The Way There and Back services include:
- Ronald McDonald House Charities Charleston
- Medical University of South Carolina Outpatient Services
- MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
- MUSC Storm Eye Institute
- The Exchange Club of Charleston S.C.
…and hundreds of individuals across the Tri‑County Area needing help in securing transportation.
With no ride…there is no way forward for those in need.
Can you imagine not being able to get to the doctor, the grocery store, or to pick up medication?
For many of our neighbors, reliable transportation isn’t a convenience—it’s a lifeline. Without it, medical appointments are missed, prescriptions go unfilled, and parents struggle to put food on the table.
That’s where you make the difference. You can make certain that:
- An elderly woman in her 80s living alone can get to her medical appointments without worrying about the $60 price tag of a rideshare.
- A young mother with a one-year-old can attend a special high school and work toward her diploma.
- An elderly amputee who needs assistance can get to the Diabetic Clinic for his treatments.
- Families staying at places like the Ronald McDonald House—where organizations are not permitted to cover transportation—can rest assured that transportation at no cost to them is waiting.
Every ride you make possible brings hope, dignity, and relief. From carrying groceries inside to helping someone safely in and out of a vehicle, our mission goes far beyond the road. Your generosity makes it happen. Your support can provide safe and reliable rides for those who would otherwise go without.
You can help us close the gap for those who need it most. Will you make a donation today and give someone the simple gift of The Way There and Back?