Bus - 3

3 Line

Inbound

CATS

CATS 3 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 3 bus (Inbound) has 68 stops departing from Centre St & Tennessee Ave and ending at Albemarle Rd & Lawyers Rd Park And Ride.

Choose any of the 3 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Inbound (68 stops)

  • Centre St & Tennessee Ave

  • Kentucky Ave & Honeywood Ave

  • Honeywood Ave & Tennessee Ave

  • Montana Dr @ 532

  • English Dr & Abelwood Rd

  • English Dr & Sutton Dr

  • English Dr & Lasalle St

  • Lasalle St & Botany St

  • Lasalle St & Beatties Ford Rd

  • Lasalle St & Custer St

  • Lasalle St & Madrid St

  • Lasalle St & Kennesaw Dr

  • Lasalle St & Newcastle St

  • Statesville Ave & Samuel St

  • Statesville Ave & Samuel St

  • Norris Ave & Statesville Ave

  • Norris Ave & Isenhour St

  • Norris Ave & Wells St

  • Norris Ave & Olando St

  • Norris Ave & Graham St

  • Norris Ave & Grimes St

  • Norris Ave & Catalina Ave

  • 30th St & Bellefonte Dr

  • Tryon St & 30th St

  • Tryon St & 32nd St

  • 36th St & Benard

  • 36th St Station

  • 36th St & Mcdowell St

  • 36th St & Charles Ave

  • 36th St & Holt St

  • The Plaza & 36th St

  • The Plaza & Herrin Ave

  • The Plaza & Dade St

  • The Plaza & Sweetbriar St

  • The Plaza & Sugar Creek Rd

  • The Plaza & Commercial Ave

  • The Plaza & Eastway Dr

  • The Plaza & Plaza Walk Dr

  • The Plaza & Vanderbrook Rd

  • The Plaza & Harwyn Dr

  • The Plaza & Glenfiddich Dr

  • The Plaza & Lakedell Dr

  • The Plaza & Shannonhouse Dr

  • The Plaza & Vickery Dr

  • The Plaza & Frank Dr

  • The Plaza & Ilford St

  • The Plaza & Kildare Dr

  • Milton Rd & Belle Plaine Dr

  • Milton Rd & Tipperary Pl

  • Milton Rd & Oak Forest Dr

  • Milton Rd & Briarhill Dr

  • Milton Rd & Meadowcliff Dr

  • Milton Rd & Barrington Dr

  • Milton Rd & Sharon Amity Rd

  • Milton Rd & Sharon Amity Rd

  • Wt Harris Blvd @ 5820

  • Wt Harris Blvd & Williams Rd

  • Wt Harris Blvd & Robinson Church Rd

  • Wt Harris Blvd & Tantilla Cir

  • Wt Harris Blvd @ 6670

  • Wt Harris Blvd & Kimmerly Glen Ln

  • Wt Harris Blvd & Hickory Grove Rd

  • Wt Harris Blvd & Hickory Grove Rd

  • Wt Harris Blvd & Trysting Rd

  • Wt Harris Blvd & Delta Landing Rd

  • Wt Harris Blvd & Delta Crossing Ln

  • Wt Harris Blvd & Wallace Ave

  • Albemarle Rd & Lawyers Rd Park And Ride

3 FAQ

  • What time does the 3 bus start operating?

    Services on the 3 bus start at 5:39 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 3 bus stop working?

    Services on the 3 bus stop at 12:43 AM on Sunday.

  • What time does the 3 bus arrive?

    When does the Inbound bus line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Inbound bus line that is closest to your location.

  • Is there a 3 bus stop near me?

    to view the nearest 3 bus stop.

CATS 3 bus Route Map - Inbound

PDF Version: 3 schedule, stops and map

3 Bus Schedule

3 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 5:39 AM-1:16 AM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon5:39 AM-1:16 AM30-40
Tue5:39 AM-1:16 AM30-40
Wed5:39 AM-1:16 AM30-40
Thu5:39 AM-1:16 AM30-40
Fri5:39 AM-1:16 AM30-40
Sat5:43 AM-1:16 AM30-40
Sun7:03 AM-12:43 AM27-39
View full schedule online

CATS Bus Service Alerts

See all updates on 3 (from Centre St & Tennessee Ave), including real-time status info, bus delays, changes of routes, changes of stops locations, and any other service changes. Get a real-time map view of 3 (Inbound) and track the bus as it moves on the map. Download the app for all CATS info now.

3 line bus fare

CATS 3 (Inbound) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about CATS tickets costs please check the Moovit app or CATS’s official website.

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3 (CATS)

The first stop of the 3 bus route is Centre St & Tennessee Ave and the last stop is Albemarle Rd & Lawyers Rd Park And Ride. 3 (Inbound) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 3 has 68 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 minutes.

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