How to get from Columbus St / Meeting St to James Island by bus?

From Columbus St / Meeting St to James Island by bus

To get from Columbus St / Meeting St to James Island in James Island, take the XP1 bus from Meeting St / Spring St Sb station to Visitors Center / Charleston Museum station. Next, take the 31 bus from Visitors Center / Charleston Museum station to Folly Rd / Oak Point Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $5.50. The bus schedule from Columbus St / Meeting St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to James Island on the Moovit app.

28min$5.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - XP1XP1
Bus - 3131
Walk to James Island
Leaves from Meeting St / Spring St Sb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Meeting St / Spring St Sb
    ID 51
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - XP1XP1
    Wait for bus
    XP1
    James Island
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Visitors Center / Charleston Museum
    ID 461
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Folly Rd / Sol Legare Rd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Folly Rd / Oak Point Rd
    ID 663
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to James Island
    Walk to
    James Island
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Columbus St / Meeting St to James Island by bus via XP3 and 31

To get from Columbus St / Meeting St to James Island in James Island, take the XP3 bus from Meeting St / Spring St Sb station to Visitors Center / Charleston Museum station. Next, take the 31 bus from Visitors Center / Charleston Museum station to Folly Rd / Oak Point Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is $5.50. The bus schedule from Columbus St / Meeting St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to James Island on the Moovit app.

31min$5.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - XP3XP3
Bus - 3131
Walk to James Island
Leaves from Meeting St / Spring St Sb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Meeting St / Spring St Sb
    ID 51
    170 yd • 2 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
    1 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Folly Rd / Sol Legare Rd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Folly Rd / Oak Point Rd
    ID 663
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to James Island
    Walk to
    James Island
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Columbus St / Meeting St to James Island

The distance between Columbus St / Meeting St and James Island is approximately 5.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Columbus St / Meeting 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 Columbus St / Meeting St to James Island

To check the bus schedule from Columbus St / Meeting St to James Island using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Columbus St / Meeting 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 Columbus St / Meeting St to James Island by bus via XP3 and 31

To get from Columbus St / Meeting St to James Island in James Island, take the XP3 bus from Meeting St / Spring St Sb station to Visitors Center / Charleston Museum station. Next, take the 31 bus from Visitors Center / Charleston Museum station to Folly Rd / Oak Point Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is $5.50. The bus schedule from Columbus St / Meeting St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to James Island on the Moovit app.

31min$5.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - XP3XP3
Bus - 3131
Walk to James Island
Leaves from Meeting St / Spring St Sb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Meeting St / Spring St Sb
    ID 51
    170 yd • 2 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
    1 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Folly Rd / Sol Legare Rd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Folly Rd / Oak Point Rd
    ID 663
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to James Island
    Walk to
    James Island
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Columbus St / Meeting St to James Island?

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Bus line XP1, Bus line 31.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Columbus St / Meeting St to James Island?

    The alternative route takes 31 minutes, using Bus line XP3, Bus line 31.

  • Is there a direct bus between Columbus St / Meeting St and James Island?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Columbus St / Meeting St to James Island?

    The XP1 bus line goes from Meeting St / Spring St Sb station near Columbus St / Meeting St in Charleston Central to James Island station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till James Island station near James Island.

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

    The total travel time between Columbus St / Meeting St and James Island by bus is about 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Columbus St / Meeting St to get to James Island?

    Get on the XP1 bus from the Meeting St / Spring St Sb stop near Columbus St / Meeting St in Charleston Central.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Columbus St / Meeting St to James Island?

    The ride from Columbus St / Meeting St to James Island costs $5.50.

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