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

From Charleston Central to James Island by bus

To get from Charleston Central to James Island in Charleston, SC, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 102 bus from Rutledge Ave / Moultrie St station to Calhoun St / Ashley Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 31 bus and finally take the 31 bus from Folly Rd / Rivers Point Row station to Fleming Rd / Houghton Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

104min$4.00
Bus - 102102
Bus - 3131
Bus - 3131
Walk to James Island
Leaves from Rutledge Ave / Moultrie St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Charleston Central
  • 2
    Bus - 102102
    Wait for bus
    102
    Calhoun St / Ashley Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Calhoun St / Ashley Ave
    ID 783
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Folly Rd / Sol Legare Rd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Folly Rd / Eugene Gibbs St
    ID 532
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Folly Rd / Rivers Point Row
    ID 640
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Mary St / Meeting St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fleming Rd / Houghton Dr
    ID 661
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to James Island
    Walk to
    James Island
    0.51 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Charleston Central to James Island by bus via 20, 31 and 31

To get from Charleston Central to James Island in Charleston, SC, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 20 bus from King St / Cleveland St station to Visitors Center / Charleston Museum station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 31 bus and finally take the 31 bus from Folly Rd / Rivers Point Row station to Fleming Rd / Houghton Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

98min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Bus - 3131
Bus - 3131
Walk to James Island
Leaves from King St / Cleveland St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St / Cleveland St
    ID 453
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Meeting St / Broad St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Visitors Center / Charleston Museum
    ID 461
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Folly Rd / Sol Legare Rd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Folly Rd / Eugene Gibbs St
    ID 532
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Folly Rd / Rivers Point Row
    ID 640
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Mary St / Meeting St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fleming Rd / Houghton Dr
    ID 661
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to James Island
    Walk to
    James Island
    0.51 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Charleston Central to James Island

The distance between Charleston Central, Charleston, SC and James Island, Charleston, SC is approximately 9.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charleston Central to James Island by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Charleston, SC – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Charleston Central

Charleston Central is located at Charleston Central, Charleston, SC and the nearest public transit station is King St / Moultrie St.

Bus stations close to Charleston Central:

  • King St / Moultrie St
  • King St / Grove St
  • King St / Huger St

Public transit stations close to James Island, Charleston, SC

James Island is located at James Island, Charleston, SC and the nearest public transit station is Central Park Rd / Fleming Rd.

Bus stations close to James Island:

  • Central Park Rd / Fleming Rd
  • Fleming Rd / Houghton Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route from Charleston Central to James Island by bus via 20, 31 and 31

To get from Charleston Central to James Island in Charleston, SC, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 20 bus from King St / Cleveland St station to Visitors Center / Charleston Museum station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 31 bus and finally take the 31 bus from Folly Rd / Rivers Point Row station to Fleming Rd / Houghton Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

98min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Bus - 3131
Bus - 3131
Walk to James Island
Leaves from King St / Cleveland St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St / Cleveland St
    ID 453
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Meeting St / Broad St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Visitors Center / Charleston Museum
    ID 461
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Folly Rd / Sol Legare Rd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Folly Rd / Eugene Gibbs St
    ID 532
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Folly Rd / Rivers Point Row
    ID 640
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Mary St / Meeting St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fleming Rd / Houghton Dr
    ID 661
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to James Island
    Walk to
    James Island
    0.51 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 102, Bus line 31, Bus line 31.

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

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line 31, Bus line 31.

  • Is there a direct bus between Charleston Central 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 Charleston Central to James Island in Charleston, SC?

    The 102 bus line goes from Calhoun St / Ashley Ave station near Charleston Central to Calhoun St / Ashley Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Calhoun St / Ashley Ave station near James Island in Charleston, SC

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

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

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

    Get on the 102 bus from the Calhoun St / Ashley Ave stop near Charleston Central in Charleston, SC.

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

    Get off the bus at the Calhoun St / Ashley Ave stop, which is closest to James Island in Charleston, SC.

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

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