Charlotte Bus Route 57: Forest Point Blvd & Arrowood Rd to Southpark Community Transit Center
Forest Point Blvd & Arrowood Rd ↔ Southpark Community Transit Center
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with CATS | 🎯 Route 57 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official CATS service in Charlotte: Route 57 connects Forest Point Blvd & Arrowood Rd with Southpark Community Transit Center. Buses run from 7:20 AM to 9:37 PM.
📋 Route 57 Essential Information
- Route: 57 — Forest Point Blvd & Arrowood Rd ↔ Southpark Community Transit Center
- Operator: CATS (Charlotte)
- Stops: 27 towards Southpark & Wheelchair Accessible; 28 towards Forest Point Blvd & Arrowood Rd
- First departure: 7:20 AM | Last departure: 9:37 PM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Local one-way fare $2.20 (express routes higher — see below)
📖 About Route 57
Route 57 links Forest Point Blvd & Arrowood Rd and Southpark Community Transit Center. The stop list below is the complete, current CATS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 57 Complete Stop List
Towards Southpark & Wheelchair Accessible (from Forest Point Blvd & Arrowood Rd)
- Forest Point Blvd & Arrowood Rd
- Forest Point Blvd & Empl. Sec. Comm.
- Forest Point Blvd & Samaritan’s Purse
- Nations Ford Rd & Farmhurst Dr
- Farmhurst Dr & Tree Top Apts
- High Meadow Ln & Tree Top Apts
- Archdale Dr & 500
- Archdale Dr & Lexington Green Apts
- Archdale Dr & Ashcrest Dr
- Archdale Dr & Montcrest Dr
- Archdale Station
- Archdale Dr & South Blvd
- Archdale Dr & Burnley Rd
- Archdale Dr & Montpelier Rd
- Archdale Dr & Emerywood Dr
- Archdale Dr & Leafcrest Ln
- Archdale Dr & Old Reid Rd
- Archdale Dr & Telfair Rd
- Archdale Dr & Park Rd
- Park South Dr & Winslow Green Dr
- Park South Dr & Royal Crest Dr
- Park South Dr & Fairview Rd
- Fairview Rd & Park South Dr
- Barclay Downs Dr & Bulfinch Rd
- Barclay Downs Dr & Carnegie Blvd
- Carnegie Blvd & Double Tree
- Southpark & Wheelchair Accessible
Towards Forest Point Blvd & Arrowood Rd (from Southpark Community Transit Center)
- Southpark Community Transit Center
- Carnegie Blvd & 6337
- Barclay Downs Dr & Carnegie Blvd
- Barclay Downs Dr & Bulfinch Rd
- Fairview Rd & Barclay Downs Dr
- Park South Dr & Brighton Senior Center
- Park South Dr & Royal Crest Dr
- Park South Dr & Pine Valley Rd
- Archdale Dr & Park Rd
- Archdale Dr & Telfair Rd
- Archdale Dr & Old Reid Rd
- Archdale Dr & Park Royal Ave
- Archdale Dr & Emerywood Dr
- Archdale Dr & Montpelier Rd
- Archdale Dr & Burnley Rd
- Archdale Dr & South Blvd
- Archdale Station
- Archdale Dr & Montcrest Dr
- Archdale Dr & Ashcrest Dr
- Archdale Dr & Highland Apts
- Archdale Dr & 501
- High Meadow Ln & Tree Top Apts
- Farmhurst Dr & The Landings Apts
- Farmhurst Dr & Fairgreen Dr
- Farmhurst Dr & Nations Ford Rd
- Forest Point Blvd & Samaritan’s Purse
- Forest Point Blvd & Empl. Sec. Comm.
- Forest Point Blvd & Arrowood Rd
⏰ Route 57 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (CATS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Forest Point Blvd & Arrowood Rd towards Southpark & Wheelchair Accessible
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 7:48 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 | ~60 min |
| Monday | 7:50 AM | 9:05 PM | 14 | ~60 min |
From Southpark Community Transit Center towards Forest Point Blvd & Arrowood Rd
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 7:20 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 | ~60 min |
| Monday | 7:20 AM | 9:37 PM | 15 | ~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 57
- Archdale Station — transit hub
- Archdale Dr & Park Rd — park
- Park South Dr & Winslow Green Dr — park
- Park South Dr & Royal Crest Dr — park
- Park South Dr & Fairview Rd — park
- Fairview Rd & Park South Dr — park
- Southpark & Wheelchair Accessible — park
- Park South Dr & Brighton Senior Center — park
🧭 How to Ride Route 57 — 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 57 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 7:50 AM from Forest Point Blvd & Arrowood Rd and 7:20 AM from Southpark Community Transit Center.
What time is the last 57 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 9:05 PM from Forest Point Blvd & Arrowood Rd and 9:37 PM from Southpark Community Transit Center.
Does Route 57 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.