Charlotte Area Transit System
64 bus routes in Charlotte. Browse routes and schedules and plan trips on CATS in the CityTransit app.
- Routes
- 64
- Stops
- 2,905
- Modes
- Bus
CATS at a glance
- Serves
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Modes
- Bus
- Service hours
- 6:35 AM to 11:57 PM
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Schedule valid through
- Feb 1, 2027
- Data last updated
- Nov 11, 2026
- Official website
- ridetransit.org
Busiest CATS routes
- Blue Light Rail - Lynx Blue Line
- 9 Central Avenue
- 5 Airport
- 7 Beatties Ford
- Gold Citylynx Gold Line
About CATS
Charlotte Area Transit System is a public transportation provider that serves the Charlotte area. Charlotte Area Transit System operates the following transit modes across the Charlotte area: Bus. In total, CATS operates 64 routes and serves 2,905 stops or stations in the Charlotte area. Line schedules (timetables, itineraries, service hours) and departure and arrival times are updated in the app in real time.
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Charlotte Area Transit System: frequently asked questions
How many routes does Charlotte Area Transit System operate?
Charlotte Area Transit System operates 64 bus routes and serves 2,905 stops or stations in Charlotte.
What are the Charlotte Area Transit System service hours?
Most Charlotte Area Transit System service runs from about 6:35 AM to 11:57 PM. Hours differ by route and day, so open a route in the app for exact times.
What are the busiest Charlotte Area Transit System routes?
By scheduled trips, the busiest Charlotte Area Transit System routes are Blue Light Rail - Lynx Blue Line, 9 Central Avenue, 5 Airport, 7 Beatties Ford, Gold Citylynx Gold Line.
How do I contact Charlotte Area Transit System?
Website: http://www.ridetransit.org. Phone: 704-336-7433.
How do I see Charlotte Area Transit System schedules and next departures?
Download the free CityTransit app for iPhone or Android, choose Charlotte, then pick Charlotte Area Transit System to browse routes and timetables.
Charlotte Area Transit System service updates
Check the CityTransit app for Charlotte Area Transit System schedule changes, route changes, stop changes and other service updates.
Charlotte Area Transit System fares
Prices of different ticket types may change. Check the CityTransit app for fares on individual lines, and visit Charlotte Area Transit System's official site for ride fares and tickets.
Charlotte Area Transit System schedules
Looking for a specific Charlotte Area Transit System bus schedule? All Charlotte Area Transit System lines and schedules in Charlotte are in the CityTransit app, with step-by-step navigation.
Charlotte Area Transit System contact
- Website: http://www.ridetransit.org
- Phone: 704-336-7433
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