Charlotte Bus Route 34: Freedom Dr & Old Little Rock Rd to Transit Center & Bay E
Freedom Dr & Old Little Rock Rd ↔ Transit Center & Bay E
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with CATS | 🎯 Route 34 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official CATS service in Charlotte: Route 34 connects Freedom Dr & Old Little Rock Rd with Transit Center & Bay E. Buses run from 5:55 AM to 12:30 AM.
📋 Route 34 Essential Information
- Route: 34 — Freedom Dr & Old Little Rock Rd ↔ Transit Center & Bay E
- Operator: CATS (Charlotte)
- Stops: 31 towards Transit Center & Bay A; 35 towards Freedom Dr & Old Little Rock Rd
- First departure: 5:55 AM | Last departure: 12:30 AM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Local one-way fare $2.20 (express routes higher — see below)
📖 About Route 34
Route 34 links Freedom Dr & Old Little Rock Rd and Transit Center & Bay E. The stop list below is the complete, current CATS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 34 Complete Stop List
Towards Transit Center & Bay A (from Freedom Dr & Old Little Rock Rd)
- Freedom Dr & Old Little Rock Rd
- Freedom Dr & Wingate Dr
- Freedom Dr & Elmwood Cir
- Freedom Dr & Eagles Landing Dr
- Freedom Dr & Teddington Dr
- Freedom Dr & Toddville Rd
- Freedom Dr & Free Creek Ln
- Freedom Dr & Allenbrook Dr
- Freedom Dr & Ranch Rd
- Freedom Dr & Weststone Dr
- Freedom & Browns Ave
- Edgewood Rd & Susan St
- Tuckaseegee Rd & I-85
- Ashley Rd & Scott Futrell Dr
- Ashley Rd & Alleghany St
- Alleghany St & Ashley Rd
- Alleghany St & 1335
- Alleghany St & 1203
- Alleghany St & Freedom Dr
- Freedom Dr & Pacific St
- Freedom Dr & Camp Greene St
- Berryhill Rd & Freedom Dr
- Tuckaseegee Rd & Jay St
- Tuckaseegee Rd & Wesley Heights Way
- 4th St Ext & Grandin Rd
- 4th St Ext & Sycamore St
- 4th St Ext & Victoria Ave
- 4th St & Cedar St
- Trade St & Graham St
- Trade St & College St
- Transit Center & Bay A
Towards Freedom Dr & Old Little Rock Rd (from Transit Center & Bay E)
- Transit Center & Bay E
- 4th St & Tryon St
- 4th St & Poplar St
- 4th St & Graham St
- 4th St & Cedar St
- 4th St Ext & Victoria Ave
- 4th St Ext & Sycamore St
- 4th St Ext & Grandin Rd
- 4th St Ext & Wesley Heights Way
- Tuckaseegee Rd & Jay St
- Berryhill Rd & Freedom Dr
- Freedom Dr & Camp Greene St
- Freedom Dr & 2640
- Alleghany St & Crisman St
- Alleghany St & Phillip Berry Academy
- Alleghany St & Ashley Rd
- Ashley Rd & Alleghany St
- Tuckaseegee Rd & Ashley Rd
- Tuckaseegee Rd & Edgewood Rd
- Edgewood Rd & Major St
- Freedom Dr & Browns Ave
- Freedom Dr & Weststone Dr
- Freedom Dr & Ranch Rd
- Freedom Dr & Allenbrook Dr
- Freedom Dr & Park Fairfax Dr
- Toddville Rd & Freedom Dr
- Toddville Rd & Brooktree Dr
- Toddville Rd & CSX Way
- Toddville Rd & Macon St
- Old Mt Holly Rd & Toddville Rd
- Old Mt Holly Rd & Tank Farm Rd
- Old Mt Holly Rd & Post Office
- Old Mt Holly Rd & Tom Sadler Rd
- Freedom Dr & Old Mt Holly Rd
- Freedom Dr & Old Little Rock Rd
⏰ Route 34 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (CATS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Freedom Dr & Old Little Rock Rd towards Transit Center & Bay A
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 5:59 AM | 12:03 AM | 37 | ~30 min |
| Monday | 5:59 AM | 12:21 AM | 36 | ~30 min |
From Transit Center & Bay E towards Freedom Dr & Old Little Rock Rd
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 5:55 AM | 1:30 AM | 38 | ~30 min |
| Monday | 5:55 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 34
- Trade St & College St — college
- Freedom Dr & Park Fairfax Dr — park
🧭 How to Ride Route 34 — 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 34 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 5:59 AM from Freedom Dr & Old Little Rock Rd and 5:55 AM from Transit Center & Bay E.
What time is the last 34 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 12:21 AM from Freedom Dr & Old Little Rock Rd and 12:30 AM from Transit Center & Bay E.
Does Route 34 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.