Charlotte Bus Route 177: Davidson Gateway Dr & Griffith St to 4th St & McDowell St

Davidson Gateway Dr & Griffith St ↔ 4th St & McDowell St

📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with CATS | 🎯 Route 177 stops, fares & schedule overview

✅ Official CATS service in Charlotte: Route 177 connects Davidson Gateway Dr & Griffith St with 4th St & McDowell St. Buses run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

📋 Route 177 Essential Information

  • Route: 177 — Davidson Gateway Dr & Griffith St ↔ 4th St & McDowell St
  • Operator: CATS (Charlotte)
  • Stops: 17 towards 3rd St & McDowell St; 16 towards Davidson Gateway Dr & Griffith St
  • First departure: 9:00 AM | Last departure: 4:00 PM
  • Service: Weekdays (no Saturday departures in the current schedule)
  • Fare: Local one-way fare $2.20 (express routes higher — see below)

📖 About Route 177

Route 177 links Davidson Gateway Dr & Griffith St 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 177 Complete Stop List

Towards 3rd St & McDowell St (from Davidson Gateway Dr & Griffith St)

  1. Davidson Gateway Dr & Griffith St
  2. Davidson Gateway Dr & Southeast Dr
  3. Davidson Gateway Dr & Jetton St
  4. Catawba Ave & Torrence Chapel Rd
  5. Cornelius Park & Ride
  6. Sam Furr Rd & Northcross Dr
  7. Northcross Park & Ride
  8. Sam Furr Rd & Northcross Dr
  9. Huntersville Gateway Park & Ride
  10. Church St & 9th St
  11. Church St & 6th St
  12. Church & Trade St.
  13. 3rd St & Tryon St
  14. 3rd St & Brevard St
  15. 3rd St & Davidson St
  16. 3rd St & Marshall Park
  17. 3rd St & McDowell St

Towards Davidson Gateway Dr & Griffith St (from 4th St & McDowell St)

  1. 4th St & McDowell St
  2. 4th St & Davidson St
  3. Brevard St & Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
  4. College St & 2nd St
  5. College St & 3rd St
  6. College St & 4th St
  7. College St & 6th St
  8. College St & 8th St
  9. College St & 11th St
  10. Huntersville Gateway Park & Ride
  11. Sam Furr Rd & Northcross Dr
  12. Northcross Park & Ride
  13. Sam Furr Rd & Northcross Dr
  14. Catawba Ave & Torrence Chapel Rd
  15. Cornelius Park & Ride
  16. Davidson Gateway Dr & Griffith St

⏰ Route 177 Schedule & Service Hours

Scheduled departures from the terminal (CATS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):

From Davidson Gateway Dr & Griffith St towards 3rd St & McDowell St

Day First departure Last departure Departures Average interval
Saturday No scheduled service
Monday 9:00 AM 4:00 PM 8 ~60 min

From 4th St & McDowell St towards Davidson Gateway Dr & Griffith St

Day First departure Last departure Departures Average interval
Saturday No scheduled service
Monday 9:50 AM 2:50 PM 6 ~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 177

  • Cornelius Park & Ride — park
  • Northcross Park & Ride — park
  • Huntersville Gateway Park & Ride — park
  • 3rd St & Marshall Park — park
  • College St & 2nd St — college
  • College St & 3rd St — college
  • College St & 4th St — college
  • College St & 6th St — college

🧭 How to Ride Route 177 — Step by Step

  1. Check the schedule below for your direction and get to the stop a few minutes early.
  2. Have your fare ready — pay on board or use the agency’s official app or card where accepted.
  3. Signal the driver as the bus approaches and board through the front door.
  4. 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 177 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 9:00 AM from Davidson Gateway Dr & Griffith St and 9:50 AM from 4th St & McDowell St.

What time is the last 177 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 4:00 PM from Davidson Gateway Dr & Griffith St and 2:50 PM from 4th St & McDowell St.

Does Route 177 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.