Charlotte Bus Route 41x: CMC Steelecroft to 4th St & McDowell St
CMC Steelecroft ↔ 4th St & McDowell St
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with CATS | 🎯 Route 41x stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official CATS service in Charlotte: Route 41x connects CMC Steelecroft with 4th St & McDowell St. Buses run from 6:30 AM to 5:35 PM.
📋 Route 41x Essential Information
- Route: 41x — CMC Steelecroft ↔ 4th St & McDowell St
- Operator: CATS (Charlotte)
- Stops: 22 towards 3rd St & McDowell St; 23 towards CMC Steelecroft
- First departure: 6:30 AM | Last departure: 5:35 PM
- Service: Weekdays (no Saturday departures in the current schedule)
- Fare: Local one-way fare $2.20 (express routes higher — see below)
📖 About Route 41x
Route 41x links CMC Steelecroft 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 41x Complete Stop List
Towards 3rd St & McDowell St (from CMC Steelecroft)
- CMC Steelecroft
- Walker Branch Dr & Steele Creek Rd
- Rivergate Pkwy & Tryon St
- Tryon St & Choate Rd
- Tryon St & Erwin Rd
- Tryon St & Savannah Club Dr
- Tryon St & Moss Rd
- Tryon St & South Point Bv
- Tryon St & Carowinds Blvd
- Tryon St & General Dr
- S Tryon St & Nevada Bv
- Tryon St & Westinghouse Blvd
- Tryon St & Sandy Porter Rd
- Tryon St & 8951
- Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St
- 4th St & Cedar St
- 4th St & Mint St
- 3rd St & Tryon St
- 3rd St & Brevard St
- 3rd St & Davidson St
- 3rd St & Marshall Park
- 3rd St & McDowell St
Towards CMC Steelecroft (from 4th St & McDowell St)
- 4th St & McDowell St
- 4th St & Davidson St
- Transit Center & Bay X
- 4th St & Tryon St
- 4th St & Poplar St
- 4th St & Graham St
- 4th St & Cedar St
- Johnson & Wales Way & Doubletree
- Tryon St & Bethany Brook Ln
- Tryon St & Sandy Porter Rd
- Tryon St & Township Rd
- Tryon St & Westinghouse Blvd
- Tryon St & Nevada Bv
- Tryon St & General Dr
- Tryon St & John Price Rd
- Tryon St & Moss Rd
- Tryon St & Mother Theresa Villas
- Tryon St & Garden Oaks Ln
- Tryon St & Erwin Rd
- Tryon St & Choate Rd
- Rivergate Pkwy & Tryon St
- Walker Branch Dr & Steele Creek Rd
- CMC Steelecroft
⏰ Route 41x Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (CATS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From CMC Steelecroft towards 3rd St & McDowell St
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 6:30 AM | 7:40 AM | 3 | ~35 min |
From 4th St & McDowell St towards CMC Steelecroft
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 4:05 PM | 5:35 PM | 3 | ~45 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 41x
- 3rd St & Marshall Park — park
🧭 How to Ride Route 41x — 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 41x bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 6:30 AM from CMC Steelecroft and 4:05 PM from 4th St & McDowell St.
What time is the last 41x bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 7:40 AM from CMC Steelecroft and 5:35 PM from 4th St & McDowell St.
Does Route 41x 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.