Charlotte Bus Route 20: Hamlin Park Dr & Brandon Forest Dr to Transit Center & Bay V
Hamlin Park Dr & Brandon Forest Dr ↔ Transit Center & Bay V
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with CATS | 🎯 Route 20 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official CATS service in Charlotte: Route 20 connects Hamlin Park Dr & Brandon Forest Dr with Transit Center & Bay V. Buses run from 7:35 AM to 7:49 PM.
📋 Route 20 Essential Information
- Route: 20 — Hamlin Park Dr & Brandon Forest Dr ↔ Transit Center & Bay V
- Operator: CATS (Charlotte)
- Stops: 37 towards Transit Center & Bay V; 35 towards Hamlin Park Dr & Brandon Forest Dr
- First departure: 7:35 AM | Last departure: 7:49 PM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Local one-way fare $2.20 (express routes higher — see below)
📖 About Route 20
Route 20 links Hamlin Park Dr & Brandon Forest Dr and Transit Center & Bay V. The stop list below is the complete, current CATS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 20 Complete Stop List
Towards Transit Center & Bay V (from Hamlin Park Dr & Brandon Forest Dr)
- Hamlin Park Dr & Brandon Forest Dr
- Brandon Forest Dr & Stradbrook Dr
- Park Rd & Gleneagles Rd
- Park Rd & Meeting St
- Sharon Rd & Greencastle Dr
- Sharon Rd & Whistlestop Rd
- Sharon Rd & Sharon Acres Rd
- Sharon Rd & Sherbrooke Dr
- Sharon Rd & Quail Hollow Rd
- Sharon Rd & Coleman Cir
- Sharon Rd & Champaign St
- Sharon Rd & Sharon Presbyterian Church
- Sharon Rd & Sharon View Rd
- Sharon Rd & Fairview Rd
- Sharon Rd & Coltsgate Rd
- Carnegie Blvd & Sharon Rd
- Carnegie Blvd & Roxborough Rd
- Roxborough Rd & Carnegie Blvd
- Colony & Richardson
- Colony & Wheelock
- Runnymede Ln & Barclay Downs Dr
- Selwyn Ave & Hassell Pl
- Selwyn Ave & Tranquil Ave
- Selwyn Ave & Sterling Rd
- Selwyn Ave & Westfield Rd
- Selwyn Ave & Queens University
- Queens Rd & Pembroke Ave
- Queens Rd & Hopedale Ave
- Queens Rd & Ardsley Rd
- Morehead St & Harding Pl
- Morehead St & Kenilworth Ave
- McDowell St & Baxter St
- McDowell St & Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
- McDowell St & 3rd St
- 4th St & McDowell St
- 4th St & Davidson St
- Transit Center & Bay V
Towards Hamlin Park Dr & Brandon Forest Dr (from Transit Center & Bay V)
- Transit Center & Bay V
- 3rd St & Davidson St
- 3rd St & Marshall Park
- 3rd St & McDowell St
- McDowell St & Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
- McDowell St & Baxter St
- Morehead St & Kenilworth Ave
- Morehead St & Harding Pl
- Queens Rd & Edgehill Rd South
- Queens Rd & Queens Towers Apts
- Queens Rd & Hopedale Ave
- Queens Rd & Pembroke Ave
- Selwyn Ave & Queens University
- Selwyn Ave & Westfield Rd
- Selwyn Ave & Sterling Rd
- Selwyn Ave & Colony Rd
- Runnymede Ln & Selwyn Ave
- Runnymede Ln & Michael Baker Pl
- Colony & Clarendon
- Colony & Wickersham
- Roxborough Rd & Carnegie Blvd
- Carnegie Blvd & Sharon Rd
- Sharon Rd & SouthPark Mall Entrance
- Sharon Rd & Fairview Rd
- Sharon Rd & Sharon Towers Apts
- Sharon Rd & Sharon Tower Apts
- Sharon Rd & Sulkirk Rd
- Sharon Rd & Sharon Rd
- Sharon Rd & Sherbrooke Dr
- Sharon Rd & Sharon Commons Ln
- Sharon Rd & Whistlestop Rd
- Sharon Rd & Greencastle Dr
- Park Rd & Meeting St
- Park Rd & Hamlin Park Dr
- Hamlin Park Dr & Brandon Forest Dr
⏰ Route 20 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (CATS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Hamlin Park Dr & Brandon Forest Dr towards Transit Center & Bay V
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 8:10 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 | ~60 min |
| Monday | 8:19 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 | ~60 min |
From Transit Center & Bay V towards Hamlin Park Dr & Brandon Forest Dr
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 7:35 AM | 7:10 PM | 13 | ~60 min |
| Monday | 7:35 AM | 7:10 PM | 13 | ~60 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 20
- Park Rd & Gleneagles Rd — park
- Park Rd & Meeting St — park
- Selwyn Ave & Queens University — university
- 3rd St & Marshall Park — park
- Sharon Rd & SouthPark Mall Entrance — shopping mall
- Park Rd & Hamlin Park Dr — park
🧭 How to Ride Route 20 — 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 20 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 8:19 AM from Hamlin Park Dr & Brandon Forest Dr and 7:35 AM from Transit Center & Bay V.
What time is the last 20 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 7:49 PM from Hamlin Park Dr & Brandon Forest Dr and 7:10 PM from Transit Center & Bay V.
Does Route 20 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.