Charlotte Bus Route 88x: Riverbend Park and Ride to 4th St & McDowell St
Riverbend Park and Ride ↔ 4th St & McDowell St
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with CATS | 🎯 Route 88x stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official CATS service in Charlotte: Route 88x connects Riverbend Park and Ride with 4th St & McDowell St. Buses run from 6:20 AM to 5:45 PM.
📋 Route 88x Essential Information
- Route: 88x — Riverbend Park and Ride ↔ 4th St & McDowell St
- Operator: CATS (Charlotte)
- Stops: 15 towards 3rd St & McDowell St; 15 towards Riverbend Park and Ride
- First departure: 6:20 AM | Last departure: 5:45 PM
- Service: Weekdays (no Saturday departures in the current schedule)
- Fare: Local one-way fare $2.20 (express routes higher — see below)
📖 About Route 88x
Route 88x links Riverbend Park and Ride and 4th St & McDowell St. The stop list below is the complete, current CATS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 88x Complete Stop List
Towards 3rd St & McDowell St (from Riverbend Park and Ride)
- Riverbend Park and Ride
- Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd & Couloak Dr
- Bellhaven Blvd & Bellhaven Cir
- McClure Cir & Bellhaven Blvd
- Bellhaven Blvd & Brookshire Blvd
- Brookshire & Hovis
- Brookshire Blvd & Hoskins Rd
- Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St
- 4th St & Cedar St
- 4th St & Mint St
- 3rd St & Tryon St
- 3rd St & Brevard St
- 3rd St & Davidson St
- 3rd St & Marshall Park
- 3rd St & McDowell St
Towards Riverbend Park and Ride (from 4th St & McDowell St)
- 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
- Brookshire Blvd & Hoskins Rd
- Brookshire & Hovis
- Bellhaven Blvd & Brookshire Blvd
- Bellhaven Blvd & Rozwood Dr
- Bellhaven Blvd & Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd
- Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd & Couloak Dr
- Riverbend Park and Ride
⏰ Route 88x Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (CATS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Riverbend Park and Ride towards 3rd St & McDowell St
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 6:20 AM | 7:58 AM | 3 | ~50 min |
From 4th St & McDowell St towards Riverbend Park and Ride
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 4:05 PM | 5:45 PM | 3 | ~50 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 88x
- 3rd St & Marshall Park — park
🧭 How to Ride Route 88x — 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 88x bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 6:20 AM from Riverbend Park and Ride and 4:05 PM from 4th St & McDowell St.
What time is the last 88x bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 7:58 AM from Riverbend Park and Ride and 5:45 PM from 4th St & McDowell St.
Does Route 88x 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.