How to get from Dorchester Rd / Franchise St to James Island by bus?

From Dorchester Rd / Franchise St to James Island by bus

To get from Dorchester Rd / Franchise St to James Island you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 12 bus from Dorchester Rd / Archdale Blvd station to Dorchester Rd / Leeds Ave Sb (At Shelter) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 11 bus and finally take the 31 bus from Mary St / Meeting St station to Folly Rd / Oak Point Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $4.00. The bus schedule from Dorchester Rd / Franchise St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to James Island on the Moovit app.

118min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Bus - 1111
Bus - 3131
Walk to James Island
Leaves from Dorchester Rd / Archdale Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dorchester Rd / Archdale Blvd
    ID 351
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    N. Charleston Superstop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dorchester Rd / Leeds Ave Sb (At Shelter)
    ID 296
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Mary St / Meeting St
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mary St / Meeting St
    ID 52
    34 min
  • 6
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Folly Rd / Sol Legare Rd
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Folly Rd / Oak Point Rd
    ID 663
    19 min
  • 8
    Walk to James Island
    Walk to
    James Island
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Dorchester Rd / Franchise St to James Island by bus via 12, 10 and 31

To get from Dorchester Rd / Franchise St to James Island you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 12 bus from Dorchester Rd / Franchise St station to 2152 Northwoods Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 10 bus and finally take the 31 bus from Mary St / Meeting St station to Folly Rd / Oak Point Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $4.00. The bus schedule from Dorchester Rd / Franchise St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to James Island on the Moovit app.

155min$4.00
Bus - 1212
Bus - 1010
Bus - 3131
Walk to James Island
Leaves from Dorchester Rd / Franchise St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dorchester Rd / Franchise St
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    S Antler Dr / Otranto Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    2152 Northwoods Blvd
    ID 404
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rivers Ave / Eagle Landing Blvd
    ID 53
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Mary St / Meeting St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mary St / Meeting St
    ID 52
    57 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Folly Rd / Sol Legare Rd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Folly Rd / Oak Point Rd
    ID 663
    19 min
  • 9
    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 Dorchester Rd / Franchise St to James Island

The distance between Dorchester Rd / Franchise St and James Island is approximately 21.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dorchester Rd / Franchise 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 Dorchester Rd / Franchise St to James Island

To check the bus schedule from Dorchester Rd / Franchise St to James Island using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Dorchester Rd / Franchise 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 Dorchester Rd / Franchise St to James Island by bus via 12, 10 and 31

To get from Dorchester Rd / Franchise St to James Island you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 12 bus from Dorchester Rd / Franchise St station to 2152 Northwoods Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 10 bus and finally take the 31 bus from Mary St / Meeting St station to Folly Rd / Oak Point Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $4.00. The bus schedule from Dorchester Rd / Franchise St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to James Island on the Moovit app.

155min$4.00
Bus - 1212
Bus - 1010
Bus - 3131
Walk to James Island
Leaves from Dorchester Rd / Franchise St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dorchester Rd / Franchise St
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    S Antler Dr / Otranto Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    2152 Northwoods Blvd
    ID 404
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rivers Ave / Eagle Landing Blvd
    ID 53
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Mary St / Meeting St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mary St / Meeting St
    ID 52
    57 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Folly Rd / Sol Legare Rd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Folly Rd / Oak Point Rd
    ID 663
    19 min
  • 9
    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 Dorchester Rd / Franchise St to James Island?

    The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line 11, Bus line 31.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dorchester Rd / Franchise St to James Island?

    The alternative route takes 155 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line 10, Bus line 31.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dorchester Rd / Franchise St and James Island?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dorchester Rd / Franchise St to James Island?

    The 12 bus line goes from Dorchester Rd / Archdale Blvd station near Dorchester Rd / Franchise St in North Charleston to N. Charleston Superstop station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till N. Charleston Superstop station near James Island.

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

    The total travel time between Dorchester Rd / Franchise St and James Island by bus is about 1 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the 12 bus from the Dorchester Rd / Archdale Blvd stop near Dorchester Rd / Franchise St in North Charleston.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Dorchester Rd / Franchise St to James Island?

    The ride from Dorchester Rd / Franchise St to James Island costs $4.00.

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