Charlotte Bus Route 9: Albemarle Rd & Lawyers Rd Park and Ride to Transit Center & Bay H
Albemarle Rd & Lawyers Rd Park and Ride ↔ Transit Center & Bay H
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with CATS | 🎯 Route 9 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official CATS service in Charlotte: Route 9 connects Albemarle Rd & Lawyers Rd Park and Ride with Transit Center & Bay H. Buses run from 4:50 AM to 12:58 AM.
📋 Route 9 Essential Information
- Route: 9 — Albemarle Rd & Lawyers Rd Park and Ride ↔ Transit Center & Bay H
- Operator: CATS (Charlotte)
- Stops: 33 towards Transit Center & 4th & Brevard; 35 towards Albemarle Rd & Lawyers Rd Park and Ride
- First departure: 4:50 AM | Last departure: 12:58 AM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Local one-way fare $2.20 (express routes higher — see below)
📖 About Route 9
Route 9 links Albemarle Rd & Lawyers Rd Park and Ride and Transit Center & Bay H. The stop list below is the complete, current CATS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 9 Complete Stop List
Towards Transit Center & 4th & Brevard (from Albemarle Rd & Lawyers Rd Park and Ride)
- Albemarle Rd & Lawyers Rd Park and Ride
- Albemarle Rd & WT Harris Blvd
- Albemarle Rd & Regal Oaks Dr
- Albemarle Rd & Winterhaven Dr
- Albemarle Rd & Farm Pond Ln
- Albemarle Rd & Jenkins Dr
- Central Ave & Reddman Rd
- Eastland Transit Center & Bay E
- Central Ave & Sharon Amity Rd
- Central Ave & Winterfield Pl
- Central Ave & Rosehaven Dr
- Central Ave & Progress Ln
- Central Ave & Kilborne Dr
- Central Ave & Medallion Dr
- Central Ave & Temple Ln
- Central Ave & Eastway Dr
- Central Ave & Longfellow St
- Central Ave & Merry Oaks Rd
- Central Ave & Briar Creek Rd
- Central Ave & Eastcrest Dr
- Central Ave & Masonic Dr
- Central Ave & Club Rd
- Central Ave & Landis Ave
- Central Ave & Nandina St
- Central Ave & Thomas Ave
- Central Ave & Clement Ave
- Central Ave & Heath Ct
- Central Ave & Piedmont St
- Central Ave & 7th St
- Kings Dr & Elizabeth Ave.
- 4th St & McDowell St
- 4th St & Davidson St
- Transit Center & 4th & Brevard
Towards Albemarle Rd & Lawyers Rd Park and Ride (from Transit Center & Bay H)
- Transit Center & Bay H
- Trade St & Alexander St
- Kings Dr & Elizabeth Ave
- Central Ave & 7th St
- Central Ave & Piedmont St
- Central Ave & Oakland Ave
- Central Ave & Lamar Ave
- Central Ave & Clement Ave
- Central Ave & Thomas Ave
- Central Ave & Nandina St
- Central Ave & Iris Dr
- Central Ave & Lyon Ct
- Central Ave & St George St
- Central Ave & Eastcrest Dr
- Central Ave & Wembley Dr
- Central Ave & Briar Creek Rd
- Central Ave & Carolyn Dr
- Central Ave & Medford Dr
- Central Ave & Temple Ln
- Central Ave & Sheridan Dr
- Central Ave & Norland Rd
- Central Ave & Progress Ln
- Central Ave & Rosehaven Dr
- Central Ave & 4908
- Central Ave & Winterfield Pl
- Eastland Transit Center & Bay A
- Central Ave & Eastland Mall
- Central Ave & Reddman Rd
- Albemarle Rd & Central Av
- Albemarle Rd & Executive Center Dr
- Albemarle Rd & Farm Pond Ln
- Albemarle Rd & Winterhaven Dr
- Albemarle Rd & Regal Oaks Dr
- WT Harris Blvd & Albemarle Rd
- Albemarle Rd & Lawyers Rd Park and Ride
⏰ Route 9 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (CATS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Albemarle Rd & Lawyers Rd Park and Ride towards Transit Center & 4th & Brevard
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 5:35 AM | 12:59 AM | 69 | ~15 min |
| Monday | 4:50 AM | 12:58 AM | 70 | ~20 min |
From Transit Center & Bay H towards Albemarle Rd & Lawyers Rd Park and Ride
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 5:50 AM | 1:30 AM | 70 | ~15 min |
| Monday | 5:45 AM | 12:30 AM | 71 | ~15 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 9
- Central Ave & Eastland Mall — shopping mall
🧭 How to Ride Route 9 — 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 9 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 4:50 AM from Albemarle Rd & Lawyers Rd Park and Ride and 5:45 AM from Transit Center & Bay H.
What time is the last 9 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 12:58 AM from Albemarle Rd & Lawyers Rd Park and Ride and 12:30 AM from Transit Center & Bay H.
Does Route 9 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.