How to get from West Ashley to James Island by bus?

From West Ashley to James Island by bus

To get from West Ashley to James Island in Charleston, SC, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 30 bus from Savannah Hwy / Wappoo Rd station to Citadel Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the XP2 bus and finally take the 31 bus from Calhoun St / Jonathan Lucas St (Far Side) station to Folly Rd / Carlin Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $5.50. The bus schedule from West Ashley may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to James Island on the Moovit app.

87min$5.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3030
Bus - XP2XP2
Bus - 3131
Walk to James Island
Leaves from Savannah Hwy / Wappoo Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Savannah Hwy / Wappoo Rd
    ID 803
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Citadel Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Citadel Mall
    ID 611
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - XP2XP2
    Wait for bus
    XP2
    Mt. Pleasant (Walmart)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Calhoun St / Jonathan Lucas St (Near Side)
    ID 502
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Calhoun St / Jonathan Lucas St (Far Side)
    ID 575
    20 yd • 1 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

Alternative route from West Ashley to James Island by bus via 33, 31 and 31

To get from West Ashley to James Island in Charleston, SC, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 33 bus from Sam Rittenberg Blvd / Orleans Rd station to Fielding Connector / Croghan Spur Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 31 bus and finally take the 31 bus from Folly Rd / Ellis Oak Ave Nb station to Fleming Rd / Houghton Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $4.00. The bus schedule from West Ashley may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to James Island on the Moovit app.

127min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3333
Bus - 3131
Bus - 3131
Walk to James Island
Leaves from Sam Rittenberg Blvd / Orleans Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sam Rittenberg Blvd / Orleans Rd
    ID 818
    0.81 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Mary St / Meeting St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fielding Connector / Croghan Spur Rd
    ID 832
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Croghan Spur Rd / Fielding Connector
    ID 533
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Folly Rd / Sol Legare Rd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Folly Rd / Oak Point Rd
    ID 663
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Folly Rd / Ellis Oak Ave Nb
    ID 646
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Mary St / Meeting St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fleming Rd / Houghton Dr
    ID 661
    4 min
  • 10
    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 West Ashley to James Island

The distance between West Ashley, Charleston, SC and James Island, Charleston, SC is approximately 12.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Ashley 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 West Ashley to James Island

To check the bus schedule from West Ashley to James Island using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (West Ashley) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from West Ashley to James Island by bus via 33, 31 and 31

To get from West Ashley to James Island in Charleston, SC, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 33 bus from Sam Rittenberg Blvd / Orleans Rd station to Fielding Connector / Croghan Spur Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 31 bus and finally take the 31 bus from Folly Rd / Ellis Oak Ave Nb station to Fleming Rd / Houghton Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $4.00. The bus schedule from West Ashley may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to James Island on the Moovit app.

127min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3333
Bus - 3131
Bus - 3131
Walk to James Island
Leaves from Sam Rittenberg Blvd / Orleans Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sam Rittenberg Blvd / Orleans Rd
    ID 818
    0.81 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Mary St / Meeting St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fielding Connector / Croghan Spur Rd
    ID 832
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Croghan Spur Rd / Fielding Connector
    ID 533
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Folly Rd / Sol Legare Rd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Folly Rd / Oak Point Rd
    ID 663
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Folly Rd / Ellis Oak Ave Nb
    ID 646
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Mary St / Meeting St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fleming Rd / Houghton Dr
    ID 661
    4 min
  • 10
    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 West Ashley to James Island?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 30, Bus line XP2, Bus line 31.

  • What is the alternative route to get from West Ashley to James Island?

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line 33, Bus line 31, Bus line 31.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

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

    The 30 bus line goes from Savannah Hwy / Wappoo Rd station near West Ashley to Citadel Mall station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Citadel Mall station near James Island in Charleston, SC.

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

    The total travel time between West Ashley and James Island in Charleston, SC by bus is about 1 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the 30 bus from the Savannah Hwy / Wappoo Rd stop near West Ashley in Charleston, SC.

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

    Get off the bus at the Citadel Mall stop, which is closest to James Island in Charleston, SC.

  • How much is the bus fare from West Ashley to James Island?

    The ride from West Ashley to James Island costs $5.50.

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