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

From King St / Congress St to James Island by bus

To get from King St / Congress St to James Island in James Island, take the 20 bus from King St / Congress 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 58 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from King St / Congress St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to James Island on the Moovit app.

58min$2.00
Bus - 2020
Bus - 3131
Walk to James Island
Leaves from King St / Congress St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    King St / Congress 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
    7 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 / Congress St to James Island by bus via 102 and 31

To get from King St / Congress St to James Island in James Island, take the 102 bus from Sumter St / Rutledge Ave station to Calhoun St / Ashley Ave station. Next, take the 31 bus from Calhoun St / Ashley Ave station to 1231 Folly Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from King St / Congress St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to James Island on the Moovit app.

72min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 102102
Bus - 3131
Walk to James Island
Leaves from Sumter St / Rutledge Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sumter St / Rutledge Ave
    ID 129
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 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
    6 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
    21 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 / Congress St to James Island

The distance between King St / Congress St and James Island is approximately 8.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from King St / Congress 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.

Bus schedule from King St / Congress St to James Island

To check the bus schedule from King St / Congress St to James Island using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (King St / Congress St) 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 King St / Congress St to James Island by bus via 102 and 31

To get from King St / Congress St to James Island in James Island, take the 102 bus from Sumter St / Rutledge Ave station to Calhoun St / Ashley Ave station. Next, take the 31 bus from Calhoun St / Ashley Ave station to 1231 Folly Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from King St / Congress St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to James Island on the Moovit app.

72min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 102102
Bus - 3131
Walk to James Island
Leaves from Sumter St / Rutledge Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sumter St / Rutledge Ave
    ID 129
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 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
    6 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
    21 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 / Congress St to James Island?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line 31.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 102, Bus line 31.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

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

    The 20 bus line goes from Meeting St / Broad St station near King St / Congress 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 / Congress St to James Island by bus?

    The total travel time between King St / Congress St and James Island by bus is about 58 min.

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

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

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

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

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