Greer sits on I-85 next to GSP airport (Exit 57). Free downtown lots, a 210-space garage and the free Greer Station shuttle. Live traffic: 511sc.org.
Last checked Oct. 16, 2026. Sources: the City of Greer’s About Greer and City Parking and Shuttle Services pages, Greenlink and 511SC.
Greer grew up on the rail line between Greenville and Spartanburg, and it now sits on I-85 next to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. Downtown is compact and has free public parking and a free electric shuttle.
Getting around, at a glance
- Live traffic and road closures: 511sc.org or dial 511
- Airport: GSP, 2000 GSP Drive, I-85 Exit 57
- Downtown parking: nine free city lots and decks; see the list below
- Free downtown shuttle: Greer Station, Tuesday to Sunday
- Bus: Greenlink, route maps and the Find The Bus app
- Potholes and street signs: city streets, Public Services, 864-848-2184; state roads, SCDOT, 855-467-2368
Main roads
The city describes Greer as minutes from I-85 and close to US 29 (Wade Hampton Boulevard), SC 101 and SC 14, all state highways. Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport sits on I-85 at Exit 57, midway between Greenville and Spartanburg, according to OneSpartanburg’s visitor guide. The county line between Greenville and Spartanburg runs through town along Line Street.
SCDOT is studying 35 miles of I-85 from Exit 34 to Exit 69, including the Greer interchanges, and has proposed safety work along most of Wade Hampton Boulevard between Greenville and Greer. Details are in our road construction and closures guide, which is updated weekly.
The airport
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), 2000 GSP Drive, is just outside the city limits. The city says GSP offers more than 50 nonstop flights a day and was named Best Small Airport in North America three years in a row by Airports Council International. Flights, parking and ground transportation are on the airport’s website.
Buses
Greenlink is the bus system of the Greenville Transit Authority, serving Greenville County. Use its route maps, its bus schedules and the Find The Bus app for real-time bus locations to check whether a route reaches your part of Greer. Fares and passes are on its Passes and Fares page, and riders who cannot use a fixed-route bus can apply for paratransit service.
Downtown parking
The City of Greer runs these free public lots and decks, according to its parking page:
| Lot | Location | Spaces |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Street parking garage | 120 Jason St. | 210 |
| Public Safety lot | W. Poinsett Street at S. Miller Street | 122 |
| North Depot lot | 155 Depot St. | 92 |
| Greer City Hall | 301 E. Poinsett St. | 85 |
| Main Street lot | S. Main Street at Victoria Street | 48 |
| Cannon Centre | 202 Line St. | 45 |
| Trade at the Depot lot | 302 Trade St. | 37 |
| School Street lot | 120 School St. | 37 |
| South Depot lot | 226 Depot St. | 26 |
Public lots downtown are marked with blue pillars labeled “P,” the Greer Farmers Market notes. During some events the city closes lots: the Trade at the Depot lot, for example, is closed for Trunk or Treat on Trade. The city’s parking page does not list time limits or enforcement hours for these lots; for questions, call City Hall at 864-848-2150.
The Greer Station shuttle
The city’s free Greer Station shuttle uses electric vehicles driven by city Ambassadors on a fixed downtown route. Each shuttle seats up to seven passengers, and one is ADA accessible.
- Tuesday to Saturday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.
- Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Stops include the Jason Street parking garage, the lot at 155 Depot St., the City Hall lot, the corner of Trade and Victoria streets and the Public Safety lot at West Poinsett and Miller streets.
Walking and biking
The city is building the first phase of the South Tyger River Greenway from Country Club Road Park, expected by the end of 2026, and has planned a 0.45-mile Wards Creek Trail from Biblebrook Road to Wards Creek Park. The city is also writing a Transportation Safety Action Plan for walkers, bikers and drivers, with an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at City Hall. See our parks and trails guide.
What this means for you
- Flying? GSP is minutes away at I-85 Exit 57.
- Going downtown? Park free in the Jason Street garage or a city lot and ride the shuttle.
- Check 511SC before an I-85 trip.
Related guides: road construction and closures, moving to Greer and things to do in Greer this month.
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest airport to Greer?
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), 2000 GSP Drive, just outside Greer’s city limits on I-85 at Exit 57. The city says GSP has more than 50 nonstop flights a day.
Is parking free in downtown Greer?
The city runs nine free public lots and decks downtown, including the 210-space Jason Street parking garage at 120 Jason St. and 85 spaces at City Hall.
Does Greer have a free shuttle?
Yes. The city’s Greer Station electric shuttles run a fixed downtown route 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. One shuttle is ADA accessible.
Is there a bus from Greer to Greenville?
Greenlink, the Greenville Transit Authority’s bus system, serves Greenville County. Check its route maps and the Find The Bus app for stops near your Greer address.
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