How to get from North Charleston to James Island by bus?

From North Charleston to James Island by bus

To get from North Charleston to James Island in Charleston, SC, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 103 bus from Martha Dr / Budds Ave station to N. Charleston Superstop on Cosgrove Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 10 bus and finally take the 31 bus from Mary St / Meeting St station to Folly Rd / Carlin Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $4.00. The bus schedule from North Charleston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to James Island on the Moovit app.

104min$4.00
Bus - 103103
Bus - 1010
Bus - 3131
Walk to James Island
Leaves from Martha Dr / Budds Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    North Charleston
  • 2
    Bus - 103103
    Wait for bus
    103
    N. Charleston Superstop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N. Charleston Superstop on Cosgrove Ave
    ID 370
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave
    ID 47
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Mary St / Meeting St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mary St / Meeting St
    ID 52
    21 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Folly Rd / Sol Legare Rd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Folly Rd / Carlin Ave
    ID 643
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to James Island
    Walk to
    James Island
    1.39 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from North Charleston to James Island by bus via 103, 102 and 31

To get from North Charleston to James Island in Charleston, SC, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 103 bus from Martha Dr / Budds Ave station to N. Charleston Superstop on Cosgrove Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 102 bus and finally take the 31 bus from Calhoun St / Ashley Ave station to Folly Rd / Carlin Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $4.00. The bus schedule from North Charleston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to James Island on the Moovit app.

104min$4.00
Bus - 103103
Bus - 102102
Bus - 3131
Walk to James Island
Leaves from Martha Dr / Budds Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    North Charleston
  • 2
    Bus - 103103
    Wait for bus
    103
    N. Charleston Superstop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N. Charleston Superstop on Cosgrove Ave
    ID 370
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N. Charleston Superstop
    ID 137
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 102102
    Wait for bus
    102
    Calhoun St / Ashley Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Calhoun St / Ashley Ave
    ID 783
    37 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Folly Rd / Sol Legare Rd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Folly Rd / Carlin Ave
    ID 643
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to James Island
    Walk to
    James Island
    1.39 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Charleston to James Island

The distance between North Charleston, Charleston, SC and James Island, Charleston, SC is approximately 13.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Charleston to James Island by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Charleston, SC – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from North Charleston to James Island

To check the bus schedule from North Charleston to James Island using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (North Charleston) and destination (James Island), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Alternative route from North Charleston to James Island by bus via 103, 102 and 31

To get from North Charleston to James Island in Charleston, SC, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 103 bus from Martha Dr / Budds Ave station to N. Charleston Superstop on Cosgrove Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 102 bus and finally take the 31 bus from Calhoun St / Ashley Ave station to Folly Rd / Carlin Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $4.00. The bus schedule from North Charleston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to James Island on the Moovit app.

104min$4.00
Bus - 103103
Bus - 102102
Bus - 3131
Walk to James Island
Leaves from Martha Dr / Budds Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    North Charleston
  • 2
    Bus - 103103
    Wait for bus
    103
    N. Charleston Superstop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N. Charleston Superstop on Cosgrove Ave
    ID 370
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N. Charleston Superstop
    ID 137
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 102102
    Wait for bus
    102
    Calhoun St / Ashley Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Calhoun St / Ashley Ave
    ID 783
    37 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Folly Rd / Sol Legare Rd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Folly Rd / Carlin Ave
    ID 643
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to James Island
    Walk to
    James Island
    1.39 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Charleston to James Island?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 103, Bus line 10, Bus line 31.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Charleston to James Island?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 103, Bus line 102, Bus line 31.

  • Is there a direct bus between North Charleston and James Island in Charleston, SC?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from North Charleston to James Island in Charleston, SC?

    The 103 bus line goes from N. Charleston Superstop station near North Charleston to N. Charleston Superstop on Cosgrove Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till N. Charleston Superstop on Cosgrove Ave station near James Island in Charleston, SC.

  • How long does it take to travel from North Charleston to James Island in Charleston, SC by bus?

    The total travel time between North Charleston and James Island in Charleston, SC by bus is about 1 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near North Charleston to get to James Island in Charleston, SC?

    Get on the 103 bus from the N. Charleston Superstop stop near North Charleston in Charleston, SC.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between North Charleston and James Island in Charleston, SC?

    Get off the bus at the N. Charleston Superstop on Cosgrove Ave stop, which is closest to James Island in Charleston, SC.

  • How much is the bus fare from North Charleston to James Island?

    The ride from North Charleston to James Island costs $4.00.

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