Charlotte Bus Route 2: Thriftwood Dr & Freedom Dr to Scaleybark Station Bus Bay
Thriftwood Dr & Freedom Dr ↔ Scaleybark Station Bus Bay
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with CATS | 🎯 Route 2 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official CATS service in Charlotte: Route 2 connects Thriftwood Dr & Freedom Dr with Scaleybark Station Bus Bay. Buses run from 5:15 AM to 12:37 AM.
📋 Route 2 Essential Information
- Route: 2 — Thriftwood Dr & Freedom Dr ↔ Scaleybark Station Bus Bay
- Operator: CATS (Charlotte)
- Stops: 35 towards Scaleybark Station Bus Bay; 25 towards Thriftwood Dr & Freedom Dr
- First departure: 5:15 AM | Last departure: 12:37 AM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Local one-way fare $2.20 (express routes higher — see below)
📖 About Route 2
Route 2 links Thriftwood Dr & Freedom Dr and Scaleybark Station Bus Bay. The stop list below is the complete, current CATS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 2 Complete Stop List
Towards Scaleybark Station Bus Bay (from Thriftwood Dr & Freedom Dr)
- Thriftwood Dr & Freedom Dr
- Thriftwood Dr & Marble St
- Thriftwood Dr & Interurban Ave
- Interurban Ave & Westridge Dr
- Interurban Ave & Willard St
- Interurban Ave & Hovis Rd
- Hovis Rd & Bradford Dr
- Hovis Rd & Wildwood Ave
- Hovis Rd & Hoskins Rd
- Welling Ave & Hoskins Rd
- Rowan St & Fair St
- Rowan St & Hoskins Rd
- Bradford Dr & Key St
- Bradford Dr & Hoover St
- Freedom Dr & Edgewood Rd
- Freedom Dr & Ashley Rd
- Ashley Rd & Tuckaseegee Rd
- Ashley Rd & Scott Futrell Dr
- Ashley Rd & Alleghany St
- Ashley Rd & Bullard St
- Ashley Rd & Kempton Pl
- Ashley Rd & Dublin Rd
- Ashley Rd & Meredith Ave
- Wal-Mart & Ashley & Wilkinson
- Greenland Ave & Weyland Ave
- Remount Rd & Wilkinson Blvd
- Remount Rd & Parker Dr
- Remount Rd & West Blvd
- Remount & Revolution Park Dr
- Remount Rd & Toomey Ave
- Remount Rd & Baltimore Ave
- Tryon St & Griffith St
- Tryon St & Herman Ave
- Clanton Rd & Dewitt Ln
- Scaleybark Station Bus Bay
Towards Thriftwood Dr & Freedom Dr (from Scaleybark Station Bus Bay)
- Scaleybark Station Bus Bay
- Tryon St & Bowman Rd
- Tryon St & Clanton Rd
- Tryon St & Herman Ave
- Tryon St & Griffith St
- Remount Rd & Tryon St
- Remount Rd & Brookhill Rd
- Remount & Revolution Park Dr
- Remount Rd & West Blvd
- Remount Rd & Parker Dr
- Remount Rd & Wilkinson Blvd
- Greenland Ave & Weyland Ave
- Greenland Ave & Ashley Rd
- Ashley Rd & Dublin Rd
- Ashley Rd & 2401
- Ashley Rd & Kempton Pl
- Ashley Rd & Bullard St
- Ashley Rd & Alleghany St
- Ashley Rd & Scott Futrell Dr
- Ashley Rd & Tuckaseegee Rd
- Ashley Rd & Freedom Dr
- Freedom Dr & Ashley Rd
- Freedom Dr & Bradford Dr
- Freedom Dr & Browns Ave
- Thriftwood Dr & Freedom Dr
⏰ Route 2 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (CATS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Thriftwood Dr & Freedom Dr towards Scaleybark Station Bus Bay
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 5:07 AM | 12:59 AM | 33 | ~35 min |
| Monday | 5:15 AM | 11:59 PM | 29 | ~40 min |
From Scaleybark Station Bus Bay towards Thriftwood Dr & Freedom Dr
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 5:42 AM | 12:35 AM | 32 | ~35 min |
| Monday | 5:50 AM | 12:37 AM | 29 | ~40 min |
💵 Fare Information
The CATS local one-way fare is $2.20 (day pass $6.60, monthly pass $88.00). Express routes cost more — $3.00 one-way, or $4.40 for Express Plus regional routes. Fares are set by CATS (Charlotte Area Transit System); confirm the current table on charlottenc.gov before travelling.
🗺️ Key Destinations on Route 2
- Remount Rd & Parker Dr — park
- Remount & Revolution Park Dr — park
🧭 How to Ride Route 2 — Step by Step
- Check the schedule below for your direction and get to the stop a few minutes early.
- Have your fare ready — pay on board or use the agency’s official app or card where accepted.
- Signal the driver as the bus approaches and board through the front door.
- Pull the stop-request cord or press the button before your stop and exit through the rear doors.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the first 2 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 5:15 AM from Thriftwood Dr & Freedom Dr and 5:50 AM from Scaleybark Station Bus Bay.
What time is the last 2 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 11:59 PM from Thriftwood Dr & Freedom Dr and 12:37 AM from Scaleybark Station Bus Bay.
Does Route 2 run on weekends?
Yes — the current schedule shows departures every day, including Saturdays and Sundays.
Route and timetable data: CATS via Transit. Independently compiled by the BusUpdate editorial team; confirm time-sensitive details with CATS before travelling. Schedule verified October 2026.