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 in 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 1231 Folly Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

131min$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
    1231 Folly Rd
    ID 677
    26 min
  • 8
    Walk to James Island
    Walk to
    James Island
    790 yd • 10 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 in 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 1231 Folly Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

169min$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
    1231 Folly Rd
    ID 677
    26 min
  • 9
    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 / Franchise St to James Island

The distance between Dorchester Rd / Franchise St, James Island and James Island, James Island is approximately 23.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 131 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.

Public transit stations close to Dorchester Rd / Franchise St

Dorchester Rd / Franchise St is located at Dorchester Rd / Franchise St, James Island and the nearest public transit station is Dorchester Rd / Archdale Blvd.

Bus stations close to Dorchester Rd / Franchise St:

  • Dorchester Rd / Archdale Blvd
  • Dorchester Rd / Patriot Blvd Sb
  • Dorchester Rd / Ruff Rd

Public transit stations close to James Island, James Island

James Island is located at James Island, James Island and the nearest public transit station is Fort Johnson Rd / Freer St.

Bus stations close to James Island:

  • Fort Johnson Rd / Freer St
  • Fort Johnson Rd / Jeffords St
  • Folly Rd / Prescott St

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 in 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 1231 Folly Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

169min$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
    1231 Folly Rd
    ID 677
    26 min
  • 9
    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 Dorchester Rd / Franchise St to James Island?

    The fastest way takes 131 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 169 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 2 hr 11 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 in 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 in North Charleston and James Island in James Island by bus is about 2 hr 11 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 in 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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