Charlotte Bus Route 221: Walmart & Pierson Dr (front) to Eastland Transit Center & Bay B
Walmart & Pierson Dr (front) ↔ Eastland Transit Center & Bay B
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with CATS | 🎯 Route 221 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official CATS service in Charlotte: Route 221 connects Walmart & Pierson Dr (front) with Eastland Transit Center & Bay B. Buses run from 6:35 AM to 10:42 PM.
📋 Route 221 Essential Information
- Route: 221 — Walmart & Pierson Dr (front) ↔ Eastland Transit Center & Bay B
- Operator: CATS (Charlotte)
- Stops: 20 towards Eastland Transit Center & Bay B; 26 towards Walmart & Pierson Dr (front)
- First departure: 6:35 AM | Last departure: 10:42 PM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Local one-way fare $2.20 (express routes higher — see below)
📖 About Route 221
Route 221 links Walmart & Pierson Dr (front) and Eastland Transit Center & Bay B. The stop list below is the complete, current CATS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 221 Complete Stop List
Towards Eastland Transit Center & Bay B (from Walmart & Pierson Dr (front))
- Walmart & Pierson Dr (front)
- Idlewild Rd & Cedars East Ct
- Idlewild Rd & Dion Ave
- Idlewild Rd & Cedarwild Rd
- Idlewild Rd & Boston Ave
- Idlewild Rd & Ivydale Dr
- Idlewild Rd & Lynfield Dr
- Idlewild Rd & Highbrook Dr
- WT Harris Blvd & Meadowdale Ln
- WT Harris Blvd & Denning Pl
- WT Harris Blvd & Idlewild Rd North
- WT Harris Blvd & Snow Ln
- WT Harris Blvd & Bonlyn Dr
- Albemarle Rd & WT Harris Blvd
- Albemarle Rd & Regal Oaks Dr
- Albemarle Rd & Winterhaven Dr
- Albemarle Rd & Farm Pond Ln
- Albemarle Rd & Jenkins Dr
- Central Ave & Reddman Rd
- Eastland Transit Center & Bay B
Towards Walmart & Pierson Dr (front) (from Eastland Transit Center & Bay B)
- Eastland Transit Center & Bay B
- Central Ave & Eastland Mall
- Central Ave & Reddman Rd
- Albemarle Rd & Central Av
- Albemarle Rd & Executive Center Dr
- Albemarle Rd & Farm Pond Ln
- Albemarle Rd & Winterhaven Dr
- Albemarle Rd & Regal Oaks Dr
- Albemarle Rd & WT Harris Blvd
- WT Harris Blvd & Albemarle Rd
- WT Harris Blvd & Baraway Dr
- WT Harris Blvd & Allister Dr
- WT Harris Blvd & Greywood Dr
- WT Harris Blvd & Meadowdale Ln
- Idlewild Rd & WT Harris Blvd
- Idlewild Rd & Idlebrook Dr
- Idlewild Rd & Ivydale Dr
- Idlewild Rd & Boston Ave
- Idlewild Rd & 7007
- Idlewild Rd & Cedarwild Rd
- Idlewild Rd & Dion Ave
- Idlewild Rd & Cedars East Ct
- Sharon Amity Rd & Amity Pl
- Sharon Amity Rd & Amity Springs Dr
- Albemarle Rd & Greenbrook Dr
- Walmart & Pierson Dr (front)
⏰ Route 221 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (CATS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Walmart & Pierson Dr (front) towards Eastland Transit Center & Bay B
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 7:07 AM | 10:42 PM | 30 | ~30 min |
| Monday | 7:07 AM | 10:42 PM | 30 | ~30 min |
From Eastland Transit Center & Bay B towards Walmart & Pierson Dr (front)
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 6:35 AM | 10:10 PM | 30 | ~30 min |
| Monday | 6:35 AM | 10:10 PM | 30 | ~30 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 221
- Central Ave & Eastland Mall — shopping mall
🧭 How to Ride Route 221 — 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 221 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 7:07 AM from Walmart & Pierson Dr (front) and 6:35 AM from Eastland Transit Center & Bay B.
What time is the last 221 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 10:42 PM from Walmart & Pierson Dr (front) and 10:10 PM from Eastland Transit Center & Bay B.
Does Route 221 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.