Charlotte Bus Route 6: Scott Ave & Blythe Blvd to Transit Center & Bay R
Scott Ave & Blythe Blvd ↔ Transit Center & Bay R
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with CATS | 🎯 Route 6 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official CATS service in Charlotte: Route 6 connects Scott Ave & Blythe Blvd with Transit Center & Bay R. Buses run from 6:00 AM to 12:30 AM.
📋 Route 6 Essential Information
- Route: 6 — Scott Ave & Blythe Blvd ↔ Transit Center & Bay R
- Operator: CATS (Charlotte)
- Stops: 14 towards Transit Center & 4th & Brevard; 18 towards Scott Ave & Blythe Blvd
- First departure: 6:00 AM | Last departure: 12:30 AM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Local one-way fare $2.20 (express routes higher — see below)
📖 About Route 6
Route 6 links Scott Ave & Blythe Blvd and Transit Center & Bay R. The stop list below is the complete, current CATS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 6 Complete Stop List
Towards Transit Center & 4th & Brevard (from Scott Ave & Blythe Blvd)
- Scott Ave & Blythe Blvd
- Morehead St & Kenilworth Ave
- Morehead St & Harding Pl
- Kings Dr & Henley Pl
- Baldwin Ave & Kings Dr
- Baxter St & Torrence St
- Kings Dr & Baxter St
- Charlottetowne Ave & Kings Dr
- Brooklyn Village Ave & McDowell St
- McDowell St & Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
- McDowell St & 3rd St
- 4th St & McDowell St
- 4th St & Davidson St
- Transit Center & 4th & Brevard
Towards Scott Ave & Blythe Blvd (from Transit Center & Bay R)
- Transit Center & Bay R
- 3rd St & Davidson St
- 3rd St & Marshall Park
- 3rd St & McDowell St
- McDowell St & Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
- Charlottetowne Ave & Kings Dr
- Kings Dr & Baxter St
- Kings Dr & Torrence St
- Kings Dr & Morehead St
- Kings Dr & Brunswick Ave
- Kings Dr & Ardsley Rd
- Kings Dr & East Blvd
- East Blvd & Kings Dr
- East Blvd & Garden Ter
- East Blvd & Scott Ave
- Scott Ave & Filmore Ave
- Scott Ave & Pierce St
- Scott Ave & Blythe Blvd
⏰ Route 6 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (CATS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Scott Ave & Blythe Blvd towards Transit Center & 4th & Brevard
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 6:15 AM | 12:14 AM | 35 | ~30 min |
| Monday | 6:18 AM | 11:30 PM | 47 | ~20 min |
From Transit Center & Bay R towards Scott Ave & Blythe Blvd
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 6:00 AM | 12:45 AM | 36 | ~30 min |
| Monday | 6:00 AM | 12:30 AM | 49 | ~25 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 6
- 3rd St & Marshall Park — park
🧭 How to Ride Route 6 — 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 6 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 6:18 AM from Scott Ave & Blythe Blvd and 6:00 AM from Transit Center & Bay R.
What time is the last 6 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 11:30 PM from Scott Ave & Blythe Blvd and 12:30 AM from Transit Center & Bay R.
Does Route 6 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.