How to get from Dorchester Rd / Lawson Dr to James Island by bus?

From Dorchester Rd / Lawson Dr to James Island by bus

To get from Dorchester Rd / Lawson Dr to James Island in James Island, take the XP3 bus from Dorchester Rd / Air Force Base Gate 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 11 min. The ride fare is $5.50. The bus schedule from Dorchester Rd / Lawson Dr may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to James Island on the Moovit app.

71min$5.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - XP3XP3
Bus - 3131
Walk to James Island
Leaves from Dorchester Rd / Air Force Base Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dorchester Rd / Air Force Base Gate
    ID 372
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - XP3XP3
    Wait for bus
    XP3
    Downtown Charleston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Visitors Center / Charleston Museum
    ID 461
    23 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
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Public transit directions from Dorchester Rd / Lawson Dr to James Island

The distance between Dorchester Rd / Lawson Dr and James Island is approximately 20.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dorchester Rd / Lawson Dr 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 Dorchester Rd / Lawson Dr to James Island

To check the bus schedule from Dorchester Rd / Lawson Dr to James Island using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Dorchester Rd / Lawson Dr) 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dorchester Rd / Lawson Dr to James Island?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line XP3, Bus line 31.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dorchester Rd / Lawson Dr and James Island?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dorchester Rd / Lawson Dr to James Island?

    The XP3 bus line goes from Dorchester Rd / Air Force Base Gate station near Dorchester Rd / Lawson Dr in North Charleston to Downtown Charleston station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Downtown Charleston station near James Island.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dorchester Rd / Lawson Dr to James Island by bus?

    The total travel time between Dorchester Rd / Lawson Dr and James Island by bus is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dorchester Rd / Lawson Dr to get to James Island?

    Get on the XP3 bus from the Dorchester Rd / Air Force Base Gate stop near Dorchester Rd / Lawson Dr in North Charleston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dorchester Rd / Lawson Dr and James Island?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown Charleston stop, which is closest to James Island.

  • How much is the bus fare from Dorchester Rd / Lawson Dr to James Island?

    The ride from Dorchester Rd / Lawson Dr to James Island costs $5.50.

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