How to get to Charlotte by bus or light rail?

Directions to Charlotte with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Charlotte

    BusBus: 11, 15, 16, 19, 20.Light RailLight Rail: 501.

How to get to Charlotte 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 Charlotte

  • College St & 3rd St, 1 min walk,
  • Trade St & College St, 2 min walk,
  • 3rd St & Brevard St, 4 min walk,
  • 3rd St & Tryon St, 4 min walk,
  • Brevard St & Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 6 min walk,
  • Charlotte Transportation Center, 7 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Charlotte

  • 3rd/ Convention Center Station, 3 min walk,

Bus lines to Charlotte

  • 5, Airport,
  • 16, South Tryon,
  • 35, Wilkinson-Amazon,
  • 48X, Northcross Express,
  • 53X, Northlake Express,
  • 63X, Huntersville Express,
  • 77X, North Mecklenburg Express,
  • 1, Mt. Holly Road,
  • 7, Beatties Ford,
  • 8, Tuckaseegee Road,
  • 11, North Tryon,
  • 21, Statesville Ave,
  • 22, Graham Street,
  • 26, Oaklawn Avenue,
  • 34, Freedom Drive,
  • 41X, Steele Creek Express,
  • 61X, Arboretum Express,
  • 62X, Rea Road Express,
  • 82X, Rock Hill Express,
  • 85X, Gastonia Express,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Charlotte?

    The closest stations to Charlotte are:

    • College St & 3rd St is 36 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Trade St & College St is 91 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • 3rd/ Convention Center Station is 209 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 3rd St & Brevard St is 237 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 3rd St & Tryon St is 250 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Brevard St & Martin Luther King Jr Blvd is 376 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Charlotte Transportation Center is 482 yards away, 7 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Charlotte?

    These bus lines stop near Charlotte: 11, 15, 16, 19, 20, 23.

  • Which light rail line stops near Charlotte?

    501

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Charlotte?

    The nearest light rail station to Charlotte is 3rd/ Convention Center Station. It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Charlotte?

    The nearest bus stop to Charlotte is College St & 3rd St. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Charlotte?

    The 501 is the first light rail that goes to Charlotte. It stops nearby at 5:01 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Charlotte?

    The 510 is the last light rail that goes to Charlotte. It stops nearby at 1:46 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Charlotte?

    The 9 is the first bus that goes to Charlotte. It stops nearby at 5:29 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Charlotte?

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

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Public Transportation to Charlotte

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

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Charlotte? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: College St & 3rd St; Trade St & College St; 3rd/ Convention Center Station; 3rd St & Brevard St; 3rd St & Tryon St; Brevard St & Martin Luther King Jr Blvd; Charlotte Transportation Center.

Bus: 11, 15, 16, 19, 20, 23, 5, 35, 48X, 53X, 1, 7, 8, 21, 41X, 61X, 62X, 82X, 85X, 40X, 46X, 52X, 64X, 74X, 10, 4, 6, 9, 14.Light Rail: 501.

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Charlotte Address: NC 28244 street in Charlotte

Charlotte
CharlotteCharlotte ( SHAR-lət) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont region, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg County. The population was 874,579 as of the 2020 census, making Charlotte the 16th-most populous city in the U.S., the seventh most populous city in the South, and the second most populous city in the Southeast behind Jacksonville, Florida. The city is the cultural, economic, and transportation center of the Charlotte metropolitan area, whose 2020 population of 2,660,329 ranked 23rd in the U.S. The Charlotte metropolitan area is part of a sixteen-county market region or combined statistical area with a 2020 census-estimated population of 2,846,550.Between 2004 and 2014, Charlotte was ranked as the country's fastest-growing metro area, with 888,000 new residents. Based on U.S. Census data from 2005 to 2015, Charlotte tops the U.S. in millennial population growth. It is the third-fastest-growing major city in the United States. Residents are referred to as "Charlotteans".Charlotte is home to the corporate headquarters of Bank of America, Truist Financial, and the east coast headquarters of Wells Fargo, which along with other financial institutions has made it the second-largest banking center in the United States.Among Charlotte's notable attractions, some of the most popular include the Carolina Panthers (NFL), the Charlotte Hornets (NBA), Charlotte FC (MLS), the Coca-Cola 600, the Wells Fargo Championship, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Charlotte Ballet, Children's Theatre of Charlotte, Carowinds amusement park, and the U.S. National Whitewater Center. Charlotte has a humid subtropical climate. It is located several miles east of the Catawba River and southeast of Lake Norman, the largest man-made lake in North Carolina. Lake Wylie and Mountain Island Lake are two smaller man-made lakes located near the city.
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  • Adecco Staffing,
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  • Standard Parking,
  • Affordable Locksmith,
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  • Ethel Harris,
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    Public transit lines with stations closest to Charlotte

    Bus lines with stations closest to Charlotte