Charlotte Bus Route 74x: Union Towne Center to Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St
Union Towne Center ↔ Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with CATS | 🎯 Route 74x stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official CATS service in Charlotte: Route 74x connects Union Towne Center with Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St. Buses run from 6:33 AM to 5:23 PM.
📋 Route 74x Essential Information
- Route: 74x — Union Towne Center ↔ Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St
- Operator: CATS (Charlotte)
- Stops: 9 towards Johnson & Wales Way & Doubletree; 9 towards Union Towne Center
- First departure: 6:33 AM | Last departure: 5:23 PM
- Service: Weekdays (no Saturday departures in the current schedule)
- Fare: Local one-way fare $2.20 (express routes higher — see below)
📖 About Route 74x
Route 74x links Union Towne Center and Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St. The stop list below is the complete, current CATS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 74x Complete Stop List
Towards Johnson & Wales Way & Doubletree (from Union Towne Center)
- Union Towne Center
- 4th St & McDowell St
- 4th St & Davidson St
- Transit Center & Bay X
- 4th St & Church St
- 4th St & Poplar St
- 4th St & Graham St
- 4th St & Cedar St
- Johnson & Wales Way & Doubletree
Towards Union Towne Center (from Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St)
- Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St
- 4th St & Cedar St
- 4th St & Mint St
- 3rd St & Tryon St
- College St & 4th St
- College St & 6th St
- College St & 8th St
- College St & 11th St
- Union Towne Center
⏰ Route 74x Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (CATS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Union Towne Center towards Johnson & Wales Way & Doubletree
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 6:33 AM | 5:10 PM | 3 | ~320 min |
From Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St towards Union Towne Center
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 4:13 PM | 5:23 PM | 2 | ~70 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 74x
- College St & 4th St — college
- College St & 6th St — college
- College St & 8th St — college
- College St & 11th St — college
🧭 How to Ride Route 74x — 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 74x bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 6:33 AM from Union Towne Center and 4:13 PM from Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St.
What time is the last 74x bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 5:10 PM from Union Towne Center and 5:23 PM from Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St.
Does Route 74x run on weekends?
The current schedule shows weekday departures only — no Saturday service is scheduled on this route.
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.