Bus - 3

3 Line

Outbound

CATS

CATS 3 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 3 bus (Outbound) has 70 stops departing from Albemarle Rd & Lawyers Rd Park And Ride and ending at Centre St & Tennessee Ave.

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

Direction: Outbound (70 stops)

  • Albemarle Rd & Lawyers Rd Park And Ride

  • Lawyers Rd & Old Lawyers Rd

  • Idlewild Rd North & Lawyers Rd

  • Idlewild Rd North @ Snow Ln

  • Idlewild Rd North & Wt Harris Blvd

  • Wt Harris Blvd & Idlewild Rd North

  • Wt Harris Blvd & Snow Ln

  • Wt Harris Blvd & Bonlyn Dr

  • Wt Harris Blvd & Albemarle Rd

  • Wt Harris Blvd & Wallace Ave

  • Wt Harris Blvd & Delta Crossing Ln

  • Wt Harris Blvd @ the Hub on Harris

  • Wt Harris Blvd & Delta Landing Rd

  • Wt Harris Blvd & Trysting Rd

  • Wt Harris Blvd & Hickory Grove Rd

  • Wt Harris Blvd & Kimmerly Glen Ln

  • Wt Harris Blvd & Robinson Church Rd

  • Wt Harris Blvd & Grove Park Blvd

  • Wt Harris Blvd & Rosecroft Dr

  • Milton Rd & Sharon Amity Rd

  • Milton Rd & Mendham Dr

  • Milton Rd & Briarhill Dr

  • Milton Rd & Tipperary Pl

  • Milton Rd & Belle Plaine Dr

  • The Plaza & Milton Rd

  • The Plaza & Bridgeport Dr

  • The Plaza & Cove Creek Dr

  • The Plaza & Vickery Dr

  • The Plaza & Shannonhouse Dr

  • The Plaza & Lakedell Dr

  • The Plaza & Glenfiddich Dr

  • The Plaza & Aintree Rd

  • The Plaza & Highlake Dr

  • The Plaza & Malibu Dr

  • The Plaza & Plaza Walk Dr

  • The Plaza & Blackwood Ave

  • The Plaza & Trembeth Dr

  • The Plaza & Sugar Creek Rd

  • The Plaza & Sweetbriar St

  • The Plaza & Anderson St

  • 36th St & the Plaza

  • 36th St & Holt St

  • 36th St & Charles Ave

  • 36th St & Spencer St

  • 36th St & Alexander St

  • 36th St Station

  • 36th St & Ritch

  • Tryon St & Atando Ave

  • Tryon St & 32nd St

  • 30th St & Tryon St

  • 30th St & Bellefonte Dr

  • Norris Ave & Catalina Ave

  • Norris Ave & Grimes St

  • Norris Ave & Graham St

  • Norris Ave & Olando St

  • Norris Ave & Wells St

  • Norris Ave & Isenhour St

  • Norris Ave & Statesville Ave

  • Statesville Ave & Holland Ave

  • Lasalle St & Brownstone St

  • Lasalle St & Jennings St

  • Lasalle St & Augusta St

  • Lasalle St & Beatties Ford Rd

  • Lasalle St & Taylor Ave

  • Lasalle St & Botany St

  • English Dr & Englehardt St

  • English Dr & Sutton Dr

  • English Dr & Abelwood Rd

  • Tennessee Ave & Honeywood Ave

  • Centre St & Tennessee Ave

3 FAQ

  • What time does the 3 bus start operating?

    Services on the 3 bus start at 5:07 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • What time does the 3 bus stop working?

    Services on the 3 bus stop at 1:13 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • What time does the 3 bus arrive?

    When does the Outbound bus line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Outbound 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 - Outbound

PDF Version: 3 schedule, stops and map

3 Bus Schedule

3 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 5:07 AM-1:13 AM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon5:07 AM-1:13 AM30-40
Tue5:07 AM-1:13 AM30-40
Wed5:07 AM-1:13 AM30-40
Thu5:07 AM-1:13 AM30-40
Fri5:07 AM-1:13 AM30-40
Sat5:07 AM-1:13 AM30-40
Sun6:26 AM-11:40 PM29-37
View full schedule online

CATS Bus Service Alerts

See all updates on 3 (from Albemarle Rd & Lawyers Rd Park And Ride), 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 (Outbound) and track the bus as it moves on the map. Download the app for all CATS info now.

3 line bus fare

CATS 3 (Outbound) 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 Albemarle Rd & Lawyers Rd Park And Ride and the last stop is Centre St & Tennessee Ave. 3 (Outbound) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 3 has 70 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 minutes.

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