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)
- Davidson Gateway Dr & Griffith St
- Davidson Gateway Dr & Southeast Dr
- Davidson Gateway Dr & Jetton St
- Catawba Ave & Torrence Chapel Rd
- Cornelius Park & Ride
- Sam Furr Rd & Northcross Dr
- Northcross Park & Ride
- Sam Furr Rd & Northcross Dr
- Huntersville Gateway Park & Ride
- Church St & 9th St
- Church St & 6th St
- Church & Trade St.
- 3rd St & Tryon St
- 3rd St & Brevard St
- 3rd St & Davidson St
- 3rd St & Marshall Park
- 3rd St & McDowell St
Towards Davidson Gateway Dr & Griffith St (from 4th St & McDowell St)
- 4th St & McDowell St
- 4th St & Davidson St
- Brevard St & Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
- College St & 2nd St
- College St & 3rd St
- College St & 4th St
- College St & 6th St
- College St & 8th St
- College St & 11th St
- Huntersville Gateway Park & Ride
- Sam Furr Rd & Northcross Dr
- Northcross Park & Ride
- Sam Furr Rd & Northcross Dr
- Catawba Ave & Torrence Chapel Rd
- Cornelius Park & Ride
- 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
- 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 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.