List of Charlotte Area Transit System bus routes

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Route designations[]

  • 1–89 – local routes in various areas of the city
  • 40X–88X – express routes (specifically designated with an X) from uptown to various park and ride lots
  • 90–99 – Circulator routes in North Mecklenburg (and formerly Matthews/Mint Hill) that will deviate for pick ups up to 3/4 of a mile from the route with advanced notice.
  • 200–299 – community circulator routes
  • 501 – LYNX Blue Line (though not generally listed for users)

List of routes[]

Route Created Notes
1 Mt. Holly Road [1]
2 Ashley/Scaleybark Crosstown Was 2 Ashley Park until major rerouting on October 1, 2018, creating this route.[2]
3 The Plaza
4 Belmont Was 4 Country Club until the extension on March 19, 2018, creating this route.[3]
5 Airport September 5, 1988 Discontinued September 3, 1993 due to low ridership; service resumed June 1, 1998.[1][4][5]
6 Kings Drive
7 Beatties Ford
8 Tuckaseegee Road
9 Central Avenue September 5, 1988 Formerly Charlotte Transit route 10.[1]
10 West Boulevard
11 North Tryon
12 South Boulevard
13 Nevin Road
14 Providence Road September 5, 1988 Formerly Charlotte Transit route 1 (Providence).[1]
15 Randolph Road September 5, 1988 Formerly Charlotte Transit route 1 (Randolph).[1]
16 South Tryon
17 Commonwealth Avenue September 5, 1988 Formerly Charlotte Transit route 2 Independence Boulevard.[1]
18 Paw Creek/Rosa Parks Crosstown October 1, 2018 Formerly part of routes 1 and 34.[2]
19 Park Road September 5, 1988 Formerly Charlotte Transit route 4.[1]
20 Sharon Road November 26, 2007 Extension of former 20 Queens Road; extended south to replace part of the 66X Sharon Road Express.[6][1]
21 Statesville Ave March 19, 2018 Formerly 21 Double Oaks.[3][1]
22 Graham Street September 5, 1988 Formerly Charlotte Transit route 12.[1]
23 Shamrock Drive September 3, 1990 [7]
24 Nations Ford Road November 26, 2007 Formerly route 24 Windsong Trails.[8]
26 Oaklawn Avenue September 5, 1988 Formerly Charlotte Transit route 6.[1]
27 Monroe Road September 5, 1988 Formerly Charlotte Transit route 7.[1]
28 Fairview Road March 19, 2018 Formerly part of route 29.[3]
29 UNCC/JW Clay March 3, 1980 Was 29 UNC Charlotte/SouthPark until major rerouting on March 19, 2018.[3][9]
30 Woodlawn/Scaleybark Crosstown September 5, 1988 [1]
34 Freedom Drive December 4, 2000 [10]
35 Wilkinson-Amazon February 4, 2019 [11]
39 Eastway
40X Lawyers Road Express June 3, 2013 Replaced 40X Albemarle Road Express on June 3, 2013.[12]
41X Steele Creek Express November 26, 2007 Replaced 41X Arrowood Road Express.[6]
42 Carowinds November 26, 2007 Renaming of 42X Carowinds Express.[6]
43 Ballantyne November 26, 2007 Replacing part of route 66X Sharon Express.[6]
46X Harrisburg Road Express June 3, 2013 [12]
47X Huntersville Greenhouse Express March 19, 2018 [3]
48X MetroRapid Northcross Express February 2, 2020 Collaborating with the new 63X Express Route.
50 URP/CIC March 19, 2018 [3]
51 Pineville-Matthews Road June 3, 2013 [12]
52X Idlewild Road Express June 3, 2013 Replaced 51X Idlewild Road Express.[12]
53X MetroRapid Northlake Express October 3, 2005 [13][14][15][16]
54 University Research Park March 19, 2018 Formerly 54X with route changes.[3]
55 Westinghouse November 26, 2007 Replacing part of route 102 Arrowood Shuttle.[6]
56 Arrowood November 26, 2007 Replacing part of route 102 Arrowood Shuttle.[6]
57 Archdale/SouthPark November 26, 2007 [6]
58 Pineville November 26, 2007 Replacing part of route 66X Sharon Express.[6]
59 North Meck Connector March 19, 2018 Formerly part of route 22.[3]
60 Tyvola Road November 26, 2007 Replacing part of route 10.[6]
61X Arboretum Express February 27, 1978 Created as 61X Providence Square Express.[17]
62X Rea Road Express September 3, 1990 [7]
63X MetroRapid Huntersville Express February 3, 2020 Collaborating with the 48x.
64X Independence Blvd Express
65X Matthews Express August 20, 1979 [18]
74X Union County Express June 2, 2003 [19][20][21]
77X MetroRapid North Mecklenburg Express October 4, 1999 [22]
82X Rock Hill Express October 29, 2001 [23]
85X Gastonia Express March 5, 2001 [24]
88X Mountain Island Express June 30, 2010 Formerly 88X Lincoln County Express.[25]
97 Village Rider-Cornelius October 29, 2001 [23]
98 Village Rider-McCoy Road October 29, 2001 [23]
99 Village Rider-Huntersville October 29, 2001 [23]
211 Hidden Valley
221 E. Harris Blvd-Idlewild Rd September 27, 2002 [26]
222 Pence Road June 7, 2004 [27]
235 Goodwill/Amay James 235 Jackson Park until major rerouting on October 1, 2018, creating this route.[2]
290 Davidson Shuttle October 29, 2001 [23]
501 Light Rail/Lynx Blue Line November 26, 2007 Light rail service.

Former routes[]

Route Created Discontinued Notes
18 Selwyn Avenue September 5, 1988 June 3, 2013 Formerly Charlotte Transit route 3 Selwyn. Discontinued due to low ridership.[12][1]
20 Queens Road September 5, 1988 November 26, 2007 Formerly Charlotte Transit route 8 Queens Road. Became 20 Sharon Road.[6][1]
21 Double Oaks September 5, 1988 March 19, 2018 Charlotte Transit route 16 Double Oaks before September 5, 1988, then 21 Double Oaks. Became 21 Statesville Avenue after major rerouting.[3][1]
24 Windsong Trails September 3, 1990 November 26, 2007 Renamed Route 24 Nations Ford Road.[7][8]
25 Westside December 3, 2001 Partially replaced by rerouted route 24.[28]
25 Clanton-Midtown June 7, 2004 October 1, 2018 Replaced by other routes.[29][30][2][27]
28 McAlway Road September 5, 1988 February 5, 2007 Formerly Charlotte Transit route 7 McAlway Road. Consolidated into route 15.[31][1]
31 Southside Crosstown January 3, 1994 November 26, 2007 Replaced by extension of route 30.[6][32]
32 CPCC Southwest Campus June 5, 2000 Partially replaced by rerouted route 41X.[33]
33 North Meck Connector June 2000 October 6, 2003 Discontinued due to low ridership.[21][34][35][36]
35 The Loop January 3, 1994 1999 [37][32]
36 Midtown November 26, 2007 March 2, 2009 Created to replace route 236; partially replaced by routes 12 and 25.[6][38]
40X Albemarle Road Express June 4, 1979 June 3, 2013 Split into 40X Lawyers Road Express and 46X Harrisburg Express. [12][39]
41X Arrowood Road Express November 26, 2007 Renamed 41X Steele Creek Express and partly replaced by route 44 Fort Mill.[6]
42X Carowinds Express April 2, 2003 November 26, 2007 Became 42 Carowinds Blvd.[40]
44 Fort Mill November 26, 2007 March 5, 2012 Replaced part of route 41X Arrowood Road Express; partially replaced by route 42.[6][41]
45X Carmel Road Express August 20, 1979 October 1, 2018 Partially replaced by route 62X and route 5.[2][18]
47 UNCC Yellow Line fall 2006 August 28, 2017 Created as 47 Nugget; renamed 47 UNCC Yellow Line in fall 2011; turned over to Academy Bus on August 28, 2017.[42][43][44]
48X Huntersville Express June 5, 2006 February 3, 2020 Renamed 48x MetroRapid Northcross Express on February 3, 2020, collaborating with the new 63x Huntersville Express.[45]
49 Niner fall 2006 August 24, 2009 [46]
49 UNCC Green Line fall 2011 August 28, 2017 Turned over to Academy Bus on August 28, 2017.[42][43][44]
50X Pawtuckett Express August 20, 1979 February 28, 1983 Later renamed Freedom Drive Express.[47][18][48]
50 UNCC Red Line fall 2006 August 28, 2017 Created as 50 C.R.I. Shuttle; renamed 50 the Gold Streak on August 24, 2009, and to 50 UNCC Red Line in fall 2011; turned over to Academy Bus on August 28, 2017.[42][43][44]
51X Idlewild Road Express December 1, 1980 June 3, 2013 Renumbered 52X Idlewild Road Express with fewer stops.[12][49]
52X Sardis Road Express September 3, 1993 [4]
53X Lawyers Road Express September 5, 1988 September 3, 1993 Replaced by extension of 40X Albemarle Road Express.[4][50][51][52]
54X Harris Boulevard Express April 4, 1988 March 19, 2018 Briefly discontinued from September 3, 1993, then later reinstated.[4] Became 54 University Research Park with route changes.[53]
55X Wilkinson Blvd Express September 3, 1990 by late 1999 [47][7]
59 Scaleybark/Marsh November 26, 2007 March 2, 2009 Replaced part of route 19 Park Road; discontinued due to low ridership.[6][38]
66X Sharon Express June 4, 1979 November 26, 2007 Replaced by extensions of route 19, 20, and routes 43 and 58.[6][39]
72X Tom Hunter Express August 20, 1979 February 28, 1983 Replaced by extension of route 11 Hidden Valley.[18][48]
74 Uni-Park Rider July 1, 2003 [54][55]
78 Matthews Village Rider October 29, 2001 October 6, 2003 [21][34][35][23]
78X Celanese Express June 25, 2010 July 4, 2011 Discontinued due to financial constraints.[56][57]
79 Matthews Village Rider October 29, 2001 October 6, 2003 [21][34][35][23]
79X Concord Mills Mall May 30, 2010 June 3, 2013 Discontinued due to financial constraints and low ridership.[58][12]
80X Concord Express May 30, 2010 March 19, 2018 Replaced by Concord Charlotte Express operated by both agencies.[3]
81X Wachovia Express Shuttle May 30, 2010 October 4, 2010 Discontinued due to financial constraints.[59]
83X Mooresville Express October 29, 2001 December 31, 2010 Discontinued due to financial constraints.[60][25][61][23]
84 Gold Rush Orange Line September 2001 July 1, 2013 [62][63]
86 Gold Rush Red Line September 2001 August 14, 2017 [62][64]
87 Gold Rush Blue Line September 2001 between January 2006 and October 2007 [62][65][66]
87 CityLynx Connector June 3, 2019 August 30, 2021 Temporary rail replacement bus service; discontinued when Phase 2 of the CityLynx Gold Line opens.
88X Lincoln County Express June 7, 2004 June 30, 2010 Lincoln County service discontinued due to financial constraints; route limited to Mecklenburg County, becoming 88X Mountain Island Express.[67][25][68]
89 South End Shuttle spring 2008 Discontinued due to low ridership.[66][69]
91 First Ward Shuttle March 2, 2009 Discontinued due to low ridership.[38]
94 Mint Hill-Matthews Shuttle June 6, 2011 June 3, 2013 Discontinued due to low ridership.[57][12]
96 Village Rider-Davidson March 2, 2009 Discontinued due to low ridership; service to Ada Jenkins Center replaced by an extended route 97.[38]
102 Arrowood Shuttle November 26, 2007 Replaced by rerouted route 42 and routes 55 and 56.[6]
200 Trinity Park September 27, 2002 February 6, 2006 Discontinued due to low ridership.[70][71][72][26]
201 Garden City September 27, 2002 March 19, 2018 Replaced by realigned route 13 and rest redundant with route 7.[3][26]
202 Washington Heights September 27, 2002 March 2, 2009 Discontinued due to low ridership.[38][26]
203 University Park September 27, 2002 July 2, 2007 Discontinued due to low ridership.[38][26]
204 LaSalle July 2, 2007 March 19, 2018 Replaced by realigned route 3 and rest redundant with route 13.[38][3]
220 Windsor Park September 27, 2002 February 5, 2007 Consolidated into route 232.[31][38][3][26]
231 Druid Hills October 28, 2002 July 2, 2007 Discontinued due to low ridership.[38][73]
232 Grier Heights October 28, 2002 March 19, 2018 Replaced by realigned route 39 and rest made redundant with route 29.[3][74]
233 CPCC/Northeast Campus Tryon Hills/Orr Road February 6, 2006 Replaced by an extended Route 3.[75]
234 Cityview March 2, 2009 Already serviced by routes 8 and 34.[38]
236 Revolution Park November 26, 2007 Replaced by route 36 and extended route 25.[6]
238 Paw Creek October 3, 2005 March 2, 2009 Replaced by extended route 1.[38][14][13]
249 UNCC/JW Clay fall 2006 Split into 47 Nugget, 49 Niner, and 50 C.R.I. Shuttle.[76][77]
251 Wachovia/URP Shuttle early 2005 [78][79]
590 Airport Connector-Northlake June 16, 2014 October 1, 2018 Discontinued due to low ridership.[80][81]
591 Airport Connector-Archdale June 16, 2014 June 26, 2017 Discontinued due to low ridership.[80][82]
MOBIE Southpark Shuttle October 29, 2001 May 2002 Discontinued due to low ridership.[83][62][23]

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