Charlotte Bus Route 22: JW Clay Station Bay to Transit Center & Bay C
JW Clay Station Bay ↔ Transit Center & Bay C
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with CATS | 🎯 Route 22 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official CATS service in Charlotte: Route 22 connects JW Clay Station Bay with Transit Center & Bay C. Buses run from 6:20 AM to 12:30 AM.
📋 Route 22 Essential Information
- Route: 22 — JW Clay Station Bay ↔ Transit Center & Bay C
- Operator: CATS (Charlotte)
- Stops: 36 towards Transit Center & Bay A; 43 towards JW Clay Station Bay
- First departure: 6:20 AM | Last departure: 12:30 AM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Local one-way fare $2.20 (express routes higher — see below)
📖 About Route 22
Route 22 links JW Clay Station Bay and Transit Center & Bay C. The stop list below is the complete, current CATS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 22 Complete Stop List
Towards Transit Center & Bay A (from JW Clay Station Bay)
- JW Clay Station Bay
- Tryon St & JM Keynes Dr
- Mallard Creek Rd & Old Mallard Creek Rd
- Mallard Creek Rd & Krystle June Blvd
- Mallard Creek Rd & Penninger Cir
- Mallard Creek Rd & Hubbard Rd
- Mallard Creek Rd & Mallard Forest Dr
- Mallard Creek Rd & Rockwell Church Rd
- Mallard Creek Rd & Nevin Rd
- Mallard Creek Rd & Sugar Creek Rd
- Sugar Creek Rd & Maple St
- Sugar Creek & Rumple Rd
- Graham St & Racine Ave
- Graham St & Princess St
- Graham St & Allen Rd South
- Graham St & Oneida Rd
- Graham St & Equipment Dr
- Graham St & Cottonwood St
- Graham St & Amble Dr
- Graham St & Starita Rd
- Graham St & Toal St
- Graham St & Atando Ave
- Graham St & Ennis Ave
- Graham St & Norris Ave
- Graham St & Franklin Av
- Graham St & Concordia Ave
- Graham St & 24th St
- Graham St & Keswick Ave
- Graham St & Armour Dr
- Graham St & Dalton Ave
- Graham St & 10th St
- Graham St & 8th St
- Graham St & 7th St
- Trade St & Graham St
- Trade St & College St
- Transit Center & Bay A
Towards JW Clay Station Bay (from Transit Center & Bay C)
- Transit Center & Bay C
- 4th St & Tryon St
- 4th St & Poplar St
- 4th St & Graham St
- Graham St & 5th St
- Graham St & 7th St
- Graham St & 9th St
- Graham St & 10th St
- Graham St & Dalton Ave
- Graham St & Armour Dr
- Graham St & Sylvania Ave
- Graham St & Wolfberry St
- Graham St & 24th St
- Graham St & Concordia Ave
- Graham St & Franklin Av
- Graham St & Norris Ave
- Graham St & Ennis Ave
- Graham St & Atando Ave
- Graham St & Kennedy St
- Graham St & Johnson Rd
- Graham St & Toal St
- Graham St & Ameron Dr
- Graham St & Starita Rd
- Graham St & Craighead Rd
- Graham St & Amble Dr
- Graham St & Reagan Dr
- Graham St & Cannon Ave
- Graham St & Oneida Rd
- Graham St & Allen Rd South
- Graham St & Princess St
- Graham St & 5624 (Food Lion)
- Sugar Creek Rd & Rumple Rd
- Sugar Creek Rd & Maple St
- Mallard Creek Rd & Mallard Square Ln
- Mallard Creek Rd & Avalon Oaks Dr
- Mallard Creek Rd & Mallard Park Dr
- Mallard Creek Rd & Mallard Forest Dr
- Mallard Creek Rd & Hubbard Rd
- Mallard Creek Rd & Penninger Cir
- Mallard Creek Rd & Baucom Rd
- Mallard Creek Rd & WT Harris Blvd
- Tryon St & JM Keynes Dr
- JW Clay Station Bay
⏰ Route 22 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (CATS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From JW Clay Station Bay towards Transit Center & Bay A
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 6:35 AM | 12:30 AM | 37 | ~30 min |
| Monday | 6:30 AM | 12:00 AM | 36 | ~30 min |
From Transit Center & Bay C towards JW Clay Station Bay
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 6:20 AM | 1:30 AM | 38 | ~30 min |
| Monday | 6:20 AM | 12:30 AM | 37 | ~30 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 22
- Mallard Creek Rd & Old Mallard Creek Rd — shopping mall
- Mallard Creek Rd & Krystle June Blvd — shopping mall
- Mallard Creek Rd & Penninger Cir — shopping mall
- Mallard Creek Rd & Hubbard Rd — shopping mall
- Mallard Creek Rd & Mallard Forest Dr — shopping mall
- Mallard Creek Rd & Rockwell Church Rd — shopping mall
- Mallard Creek Rd & Nevin Rd — shopping mall
- Mallard Creek Rd & Sugar Creek Rd — shopping mall
🧭 How to Ride Route 22 — 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 22 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 6:30 AM from JW Clay Station Bay and 6:20 AM from Transit Center & Bay C.
What time is the last 22 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 12:00 AM from JW Clay Station Bay and 12:30 AM from Transit Center & Bay C.
Does Route 22 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.