How to get from King St / Poplar St to James Island by bus?

From King St / Poplar St to James Island by bus

To get from King St / Poplar St to James Island in James Island, take the 20 bus from King St / Poplar St station to Visitors Center / Charleston Museum station. Next, take the 31 bus from Visitors Center / Charleston Museum station to 1231 Folly Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

63min$2.00
Bus - 2020
Bus - 3131
Walk to James Island
Leaves from King St / Poplar St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    King St / Poplar St
  • 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
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Folly Rd / Sol Legare Rd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1231 Folly Rd
    ID 677
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to James Island
    Walk to
    James Island
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from King St / Poplar St to James Island by bus via 10 and 31

To get from King St / Poplar St to James Island in James Island, take the 10 bus from Meeting St / Maple St station to Mary St / Meeting St station. Next, take the 31 bus from Mary St / Meeting St station to 1231 Folly Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

54min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1010
Bus - 3131
Walk to James Island
Leaves from Meeting St / Maple St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Meeting St / Maple St
    ID 30
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Mary St / Meeting St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mary St / Meeting St
    ID 52
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Folly Rd / Sol Legare Rd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1231 Folly Rd
    ID 677
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to James Island
    Walk to
    James Island
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from King St / Poplar St to James Island

The distance between King St / Poplar St and James Island is approximately 9.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from King St / Poplar St to James Island by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in James Island – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Related Routes

Alternative route from King St / Poplar St to James Island by bus via 10 and 31

To get from King St / Poplar St to James Island in James Island, take the 10 bus from Meeting St / Maple St station to Mary St / Meeting St station. Next, take the 31 bus from Mary St / Meeting St station to 1231 Folly Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

54min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1010
Bus - 3131
Walk to James Island
Leaves from Meeting St / Maple St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Meeting St / Maple St
    ID 30
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Mary St / Meeting St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mary St / Meeting St
    ID 52
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Folly Rd / Sol Legare Rd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1231 Folly Rd
    ID 677
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to James Island
    Walk to
    James Island
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from King St / Poplar St to James Island?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line 31.

  • What is the alternative route to get from King St / Poplar St to James Island?

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 10, Bus line 31.

  • Is there a direct bus between King St / Poplar St and James Island?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from King St / Poplar St to James Island?

    The 20 bus line goes from Meeting St / Broad St station near King St / Poplar St in Charleston Central to Visitors Center / Charleston Museum station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Visitors Center / Charleston Museum station near James Island.

  • How long does it take to travel from King St / Poplar St to James Island by bus?

    The total travel time between King St / Poplar St and James Island by bus is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near King St / Poplar St to get to James Island?

    Get on the 20 bus from the Meeting St / Broad St stop near King St / Poplar St in Charleston Central.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between King St / Poplar St and James Island?

    Get off the bus at the Visitors Center / Charleston Museum stop, which is closest to James Island.

  • How much is the bus fare from King St / Poplar St to James Island?

    The ride from King St / Poplar St to James Island costs $2.00.

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