Skip to main content
Bus - 5

5 Line

Outbound

CATS

CATS 5 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 5 bus (Outbound) has 16 stops departing from Charlotte Transportation Center and ending at Charlotte Douglas Airport.

Choose any of the 5 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Outbound (16 stops)

  • Charlotte Transportation Center

  • Brevard St & Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

  • Brooklyn Village Ave & College St

  • Morehead St & Grandin Rd

  • Morehead St & Millerton Av

  • Morehead St & Arty Ave

  • Wilkinson Blvd & Remount Rd

  • Wilkinson & Ashley

  • Wilkinson Blvd & Old Steele Creek Rd

  • Wilkinson Blvd & Midland Ave

  • Wilkinson Blvd & Morris Field Dr

  • Wilkinson Blvd & Alleghany St

  • Wilkinson Blvd & Mulberry Church Rd

  • Wilkinson Blvd & Boyer St

  • Wilkinson Blvd & Harlee Ave

  • Charlotte Douglas Airport

5 FAQ

  • What time does the 5 bus start operating?

    Services on the 5 bus start at 5:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 5 bus stop working?

    Services on the 5 bus stop at 12:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

  • What time does the 5 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 5 bus stop near me?

    to view the nearest 5 bus stop.

CATS 5 bus Route Map - Outbound

5 Bus Schedule

5 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 5:30 AM-12:30 AM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon5:30 AM-12:30 AM25-36
Tue5:30 AM-12:30 AM25-36
Wed5:30 AM-12:30 AM25-36
Thu5:30 AM-12:30 AM25-36
Fri5:30 AM-12:30 AM25-36
Sat6:30 AM-12:30 AM25-60
Sun6:30 AM-12:30 AM30-60

CATS Bus Service Alerts

See all updates on 5 (from Charlotte Transportation Center), 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 5 (Outbound) and track the bus as it moves on the map. Download the app for all CATS info now.

5 line bus fare

CATS 5 (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.

The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Charlotte.
All local mobility options in one app

5 (CATS)

The first stop of the 5 bus route is Charlotte Transportation Center and the last stop is Charlotte Douglas Airport. 5 (Outbound) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 5 has 16 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 minutes.

On the go? See why over 1.5 million users trust Moovit as the best public transit app. Moovit gives you CATS suggested routes, real-time bus tracker, live directions, line route maps in Charlotte, and helps to find the closest 5 bus stops near you. No internet available? Download an offline PDF map and bus schedule for the 5 bus to take on your trip.

Line 5 Real Time bus Tracker

Track line 5 (Outbound) on a live map in real time and follow its location as it moves between stations. Use Moovit as a line 5 bus tracker or a live CATS bus tracker app and never miss your bus.

Use the app as a trip planner for CATS or a trip planner for light rail, bus or train to plan your route around Charlotte. The trip planner shows updated data for CATS and any bus, including line 5, in Charlotte

5 - Alternative Directions

Get around Charlotte by public transit!

Traveling around Charlotte has never been so easy. See step by step directions as you travel to any attraction, street or major public transit station. View bus and train schedules, arrival times, service alerts and detailed routes on a map, so you know exactly how to get to anywhere in Charlotte.

When traveling to any destination around Charlotte use Moovit's Live Directions with Get Off Notifications to know exactly where and how far to walk, how long to wait for your line, and how many stops are left. Moovit will alert you when it's time to get off — no need to constantly re-check whether yours is the next stop.

Wondering how to use public transit in Charlotte or how to pay for public transit in Charlotte? Moovit public transit app can help you navigate your way with public transit easily, and at minimum cost. It includes public transit fees, ticket prices, and costs. Looking for a map of Charlotte public transit lines? Moovit public transit app shows all public transit maps in Charlotte with all Bus, Train and Light Rail routes and stops on an interactive map.

Charlotte has 3 transit type(s), including: Bus, Train and Light Rail, operated by several transit agencies, including CATS, Rider Transit, Amtrak, Megabus, FlixBus-us and Greyhound-us