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How to Get to Center City in Charlotte by Bus or Light Rail?

Directions to Center City station (Charlotte) with public transit

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Center City

    BusBus: 11, 16, 23, 5, 52X.Light RailLight Rail: 501.

How to get to Center City station by bus?

Click on the bus route to see step by step directions with maps, line arrival times and updated time schedules.

Bus stops near Center City in Charlotte

  • Church & Trade St., 2 min walk,
  • Trade St & College St, 3 min walk,
  • 4th St & Tryon St, 4 min walk,
  • 4th St & Poplar St, 4 min walk,
  • College St & 4th St, 5 min walk,
  • Charlotte Transportation Center, 8 min walk,

Bus lines to Center City station in Charlotte

  • 11, North Tryon,
  • 21, Statesville Ave,
  • 48X, Northcross Express,
  • 53X, Northlake Express,
  • 63X, Huntersville Express,
  • 77X, North Mecklenburg Express,
  • 1, Mt. Holly Road,
  • 7, Beatties Ford,
  • 8, Tuckaseegee Road,
  • 22, Graham Street,
  • 26, Oaklawn Avenue,
  • 34, Freedom Drive,
  • 41X, Steele Creek Express,
  • 61X, Arboretum Express,
  • 40X, Lawyers Road Express,
  • 46X, Harrisburg Road Express,
  • 52X, Idlewild Road Express,
  • 62X, Rea Road Express,
  • 64X, Independence Blvd Express,
  • 74X, Union County Express,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Center City?

    The closest stations to Center City are:

    • Church & Trade St. is 118 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Trade St & College St is 143 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 4th St & Tryon St is 211 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 4th St & Poplar St is 291 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • College St & 4th St is 377 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Charlotte Transportation Center is 539 yards away, 8 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Center City?

    These bus lines stop near Center City: 11, 16, 23, 5, 52X, 62X, 9.

  • Which light rail line stops near Center City?

    501 (North To Uncc)

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Center City in Charlotte?

    The nearest bus stop to Center City in Charlotte is Church & Trade St.. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Center City in Charlotte?

    The 501 is the first light rail that goes to Center City in Charlotte. It stops nearby at 4:59 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Center City in Charlotte?

    The 501 is the last light rail that goes to Center City in Charlotte. It stops nearby at 1:31 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Center City in Charlotte?

    The 82X is the first bus that goes to Center City in Charlotte. It stops nearby at 5:22 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Center City in Charlotte?

    The 4 is the last bus that goes to Center City in Charlotte. It stops nearby at 1:53 AM.

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Public Transit to Center City in Charlotte

Wondering how to get to Center City in Charlotte, United States? Moovit helps you find the best way to get to Center City with step-by-step directions from the nearest public transit station.

Moovit provides free maps and live directions to help you navigate through your city. View schedules, routes, timetables, and find out how long does it take to get to Center City in real time.

Looking for the nearest stop or station to Center City? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Church & Trade St.; Trade St & College St; 4th St & Tryon St; 4th St & Poplar St; College St & 4th St; Charlotte Transportation Center.

Bus: 11, 16, 23, 5, 52X, 62X, 9, 21, 48X, 53X, 63X, 1, 7, 8, 22, 26, 41X, 61X, 40X, 46X, 64X, 4, 6, 10.Light Rail: 501.

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Center City Address: 101 N Tryon St street in Charlotte

Center City, Charlotte

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Public transit lines with stations closest to Center City in Charlotte

Bus lines with stations closest to Center City in Charlotte