Charlotte Bus Route 13: Milan Rd East & Braden Dr to Sugar Creek Station Bay
Milan Rd East & Braden Dr ↔ Sugar Creek Station Bay
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with CATS | 🎯 Route 13 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official CATS service in Charlotte: Route 13 connects Milan Rd East & Braden Dr with Sugar Creek Station Bay. Buses run from 5:37 AM to 11:47 PM.
📋 Route 13 Essential Information
- Route: 13 — Milan Rd East & Braden Dr ↔ Sugar Creek Station Bay
- Operator: CATS (Charlotte)
- Stops: 45 towards Sugar Creek Station Bay; 33 towards Milan Rd East & Braden Dr
- First departure: 5:37 AM | Last departure: 11:47 PM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Local one-way fare $2.20 (express routes higher — see below)
📖 About Route 13
Route 13 links Milan Rd East & Braden Dr and Sugar Creek Station Bay. The stop list below is the complete, current CATS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 13 Complete Stop List
Towards Sugar Creek Station Bay (from Milan Rd East & Braden Dr)
- Milan Rd East & Braden Dr
- Milan Rd East & Otwell Ct
- Bardot Dr & Milan Rd East
- Bardot Dr & Faggan Way
- Bardot Dr & Dedmon Dr
- Firestone Dr & Dedmon Dr
- Lightspun Ln & Firespun Dr
- Milan Rd & Big River Rd
- Capps Hill Mine Rd & Milan Rd
- Capps Hill Mine Rd & Firestone Dr
- Capps Hill Mine Rd & Braden Dr
- Capps Hill Mine Rd & Gold Nugget Ct
- Capps Hill Mine Rd & Silver Ore Ln
- Capps Hill Mine Rd & Beatties Ford Rd
- Beatties Ford Rd & 3713
- Cindy Ln & Cindy Park Dr
- Cindy Ln & Juniper Dr
- Cindy Lane & Hutchinson McDonald Rd
- Cindy Ln & Murray St
- Cindy Ln & Statesville Rd
- Cindy Ln & Belmar Place Rd
- Nevin Rd & Spring Terrace Ln
- Fincher Blvd & Nevin Rd
- Fincher Blvd & 3501
- Fincher Blvd & Cypress Pond Dr
- Fincher Blvd & Dalecrest Dr
- Dalecrest Dr & Valeview Ln
- Dalecrest Dr & Wynbrook Way
- Dalecrest Dr & Kenmont Dr
- Dalecrest Dr & Ashmont Pl
- Dalecrest Dr & Cedarhurst Dr
- Graham St & Cottonwood St
- Graham St & Amble Dr
- Craighead Rd and Graham St
- W. Craighead Rd & 1101
- Craighead Rd & Sofley Rd
- Craighead Rd & Glory St
- Craighead Rd & Tiffany Rose Pl
- Craighead Rd & Tryon St
- Tryon St & Craighead Rd
- Tryon St & 4070
- Tryon St & 4108
- Sugar Creek & 126
- Sugar Creek & Greensboro St
- Sugar Creek Station Bay
Towards Milan Rd East & Braden Dr (from Sugar Creek Station Bay)
- Sugar Creek Station Bay
- Sugar Creek & Greensboro St
- Tryon St & Sugar Creek Rd
- Craighead Rd & Tryon St
- Craighead Rd & Tiffany Rose Pl
- Craighead Rd. & Glory St
- Craighead Rd & Sofley Rd
- W. Craighead Rd & 1200
- Craighead Rd and Graham St
- Graham St & Amble Dr
- Graham St & Reagan Dr
- Dalecrest Dr & Cedarhurst Dr
- Dalecrest Dr & Monmouth Dr
- Dalecrest Dr & Cedarhurst Dr
- Dalecrest Dr & Valeview Ln
- Fincher Blvd & Cypress Pond Dr
- Fincher Blvd & 3500
- Fincher Blvd & Nevin Rd
- Nevin Rd & Spring Terrace Ln
- Cindy Ln & Belmar Place Rd
- Cindy Ln & Statesville Rd
- Cindy Ln & Murray St
- Cindy Lane & Bowline Dr
- Cindy Ln & Juniper Dr
- Cindy Ln & Cindy Park Dr
- Beatties Ford Rd & 3640
- Beatties Ford Rd & 3738
- Capps Hill Mine Rd & Beatties Ford Rd
- Capps Hill Mine Rd & Silver Ore Ln
- Capps Hill Mine Rd & Gold Nugget Ct
- Braden Dr & Dedmon Dr
- Braden Dr & 3627
- Milan Rd East & Braden Dr
⏰ Route 13 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (CATS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Milan Rd East & Braden Dr towards Sugar Creek Station Bay
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 5:37 AM | 12:15 AM | 33 | ~35 min |
| Monday | 5:37 AM | 11:15 PM | 31 | ~35 min |
From Sugar Creek Station Bay towards Milan Rd East & Braden Dr
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 6:13 AM | 12:47 AM | 32 | ~35 min |
| Monday | 6:13 AM | 11:47 PM | 30 | ~35 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 13
- Cindy Ln & Cindy Park Dr — park
🧭 How to Ride Route 13 — 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 13 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 5:37 AM from Milan Rd East & Braden Dr and 6:13 AM from Sugar Creek Station Bay.
What time is the last 13 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 11:15 PM from Milan Rd East & Braden Dr and 11:47 PM from Sugar Creek Station Bay.
Does Route 13 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.