Charlotte Bus Route 30: Southpark Community Transit Center to Carrowmore Pl & Thornton Rd
Southpark Community Transit Center ↔ Carrowmore Pl & Thornton Rd
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with CATS | 🎯 Route 30 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official CATS service in Charlotte: Route 30 connects Southpark Community Transit Center with Carrowmore Pl & Thornton Rd. Buses run from 7:02 AM to 10:10 PM.
📋 Route 30 Essential Information
- Route: 30 — Southpark Community Transit Center ↔ Carrowmore Pl & Thornton Rd
- Operator: CATS (Charlotte)
- Stops: 41 towards Carrowmore Pl & Thornton Rd; 44 towards Southpark & Wheelchair Accessible
- First departure: 7:02 AM | Last departure: 10:10 PM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Local one-way fare $2.20 (express routes higher — see below)
📖 About Route 30
Route 30 links Southpark Community Transit Center and Carrowmore Pl & Thornton Rd. The stop list below is the complete, current CATS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 30 Complete Stop List
Towards Carrowmore Pl & Thornton Rd (from Southpark Community Transit Center)
- Southpark Community Transit Center
- Carnegie Blvd & 6337
- Barclay Downs Dr & Carnegie Blvd
- Barclay Downs Dr & Ferncliff Rd
- Runnymede Ln & Barclay Downs Dr
- Woodlawn Rd & Selwyn Ave
- Woodlawn Rd & Montford Dr
- Woodlawn Rd & Park Rd
- Woodlawn Rd and Drexmore Ave
- Woodlawn Rd & Castlewood Rd
- Scaleybark Rd & Belrose Ln
- Scaleybark Rd & Sewickley Dr
- Scaleybark Rd & Wall Street
- Scaleybark Rd & Hartford Ave
- Scaleybark Rd & South Blvd
- South Blvd & Whitton St
- Clanton Rd & Pelton St
- Clanton Rd & Tryon St
- Clanton Rd & St Vardell Ln
- Clanton Rd & Revolution Park Dr
- Clanton Rd & Archer Ave
- Clanton Rd & Fieldcrest Rd
- Clanton Rd & Sargeant Dr
- Clanton Rd & Caronia St
- Clanton Rd & Farmer St
- West Blvd & Walton Rd
- West Blvd & Dr Carver Rd
- West Blvd & Beech Nut Rd
- West Blvd & 1603
- Remount Rd & West Blvd
- Remount Rd & Parker Dr
- Remount Rd & Wilkinson Blvd
- Greenland Ave & Weyland Ave
- Greenland Ave & Ashley Rd
- Ashley Rd & Dublin Rd
- Ashley Rd & 2401
- Ashley Rd & Kempton Pl
- Ashley Rd & Bullard St
- Alleghany & Ashley
- Alleghany St & 2300
- Carrowmore Pl & Thornton Rd
Towards Southpark & Wheelchair Accessible (from Carrowmore Pl & Thornton Rd)
- Carrowmore Pl & Thornton Rd
- Aberdeen St & Whitehall Dr
- Carlyle Dr & Paisley Pl
- Carlyle Dr & Bromwich Rd
- Carlyle Dr & Wilson Ave
- Carlyle Dr & Cartwright Pl
- Ashley Rd & Kempton Pl
- Ashley Rd & Dublin Rd
- Ashley Rd & Meredith Ave
- Greenland Ave & Weyland Ave
- Remount Rd & Wilkinson Blvd
- Remount Rd & West Blvd
- West Blvd & Remount Rd
- West Blvd & Beech Nut Rd
- West Blvd & Dr Carver Rd
- West Blvd & Walton Rd
- Clanton Rd & Farmer St
- Clanton Rd & Caronia St
- Clanton Rd & Sargeant Dr
- Clanton Rd & Fieldcrest Rd
- Clanton Rd & Manchester Dr
- Clanton & Revolution Park Dr
- Clanton Rd & St Vardell Ln
- Clanton Rd & Tryon St
- Clanton Rd & Dewitt Ln
- Scaleybark Station Bus Bay
- Scaleybark Rd & Conway Ave
- Scaleybark Rd & Hartford Ave
- Scaleybark Rd & University Dr
- Scaleybark Rd & Murrayhill Rd
- Scaleybark Rd & Falls Creek Ln
- Scaleybark Rd & Brookrun Dr
- Woodlawn Rd & Longwood Dr
- Woodlawn Rd & Drexmore Ave
- Woodlawn Rd & Park Rd
- Woodlawn Rd & Parktowne Village Dr
- Woodlawn Rd & Montford Dr
- Runnymede Ln & Selwyn Ave
- Runnymede Ln & Michael Baker Pl
- Barclay Downs Dr & Runnymede Ln
- Barclay Downs Dr & Inverness Rd
- Barclay Downs Dr & Carnegie Blvd
- Carnegie Blvd & Double Tree
- Southpark & Wheelchair Accessible
⏰ Route 30 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (CATS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Southpark Community Transit Center towards Carrowmore Pl & Thornton Rd
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 7:02 AM | 10:10 PM | 27 | ~35 min |
| Monday | 7:02 AM | 10:10 PM | 27 | ~35 min |
From Carrowmore Pl & Thornton Rd towards Southpark & Wheelchair Accessible
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 7:13 AM | 9:58 PM | 26 | ~35 min |
| Monday | 7:13 AM | 9:58 PM | 26 | ~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 30
- Woodlawn Rd & Park Rd — park
- Clanton Rd & Revolution Park Dr — park
- Remount Rd & Parker Dr — park
- Clanton & Revolution Park Dr — park
- Scaleybark Station Bus Bay — transit hub
- Scaleybark Rd & University Dr — university
- Woodlawn Rd & Parktowne Village Dr — park
- Southpark & Wheelchair Accessible — park
🧭 How to Ride Route 30 — 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 30 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 7:02 AM from Southpark Community Transit Center and 7:13 AM from Carrowmore Pl & Thornton Rd.
What time is the last 30 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 10:10 PM from Southpark Community Transit Center and 9:58 PM from Carrowmore Pl & Thornton Rd.
Does Route 30 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.