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

From King St / Simons St to James Island by bus

To get from King St / Simons St to James Island in James Island, take the 20 bus from King St / Romney 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 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

63min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Bus - 3131
Walk to James Island
Leaves from King St / Romney St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St / Romney St
    ID 456
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    11 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 / Simons St to James Island by bus via 10 and 31

To get from King St / Simons St to James Island in James Island, take the 10 bus from Meeting St / Romney St station to Mary St / Meeting St station. Next, take the 31 bus from Mary St / Meeting St station to 1231 Folly Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

53min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1010
Bus - 3131
Walk to James Island
Leaves from Meeting St / Romney St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Meeting St / Romney St
    ID 3
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Mary St / Meeting St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mary St / Meeting St
    ID 52
    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
    26 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 / Simons St to James Island

The distance between King St / Simons St, James Island and James Island, James Island is approximately 9.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from King St / Simons 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 King St / Simons St

King St / Simons St is located at King St / Simons St, James Island and the nearest public transit station is King St / Romney St.

Bus stations close to King St / Simons St:

  • King St / Romney St
  • King St / Poplar St
  • King St / Poinsett St

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 Folly Rd / Pauline Ave Nb.

Bus stations close to James Island:

  • Folly Rd / Pauline Ave Nb
  • Fort Johnson Rd / Jeffords St
  • Secessionville Rd / Sineca Pl

Related Routes

Alternative route from King St / Simons St to James Island by bus via 10 and 31

To get from King St / Simons St to James Island in James Island, take the 10 bus from Meeting St / Romney St station to Mary St / Meeting St station. Next, take the 31 bus from Mary St / Meeting St station to 1231 Folly Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

53min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1010
Bus - 3131
Walk to James Island
Leaves from Meeting St / Romney St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Meeting St / Romney St
    ID 3
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Mary St / Meeting St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mary St / Meeting St
    ID 52
    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
    26 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 / Simons St to James Island?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line 31.

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

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 10, Bus line 31.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

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

    The 20 bus line goes from King St / Romney St station near King St / Simons St in Charleston Central to Meeting St / Broad St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Meeting St / Broad St station near James Island in James Island.

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

    The total travel time between King St / Simons St in Charleston Central and James Island in James Island by bus is about 1 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the 20 bus from the King St / Romney St stop near King St / Simons St in Charleston Central.

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

    Get off the bus at the Meeting St / Broad St stop, which is closest to James Island in James Island.

  • How much is the bus fare from King St / Simons St to James Island?

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

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