Charlotte Bus Route 42: South Point Blvd & Carowinds Blvd to I-485 Station
South Point Blvd & Carowinds Blvd ↔ I-485 Station
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with CATS | 🎯 Route 42 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official CATS service in Charlotte: Route 42 connects South Point Blvd & Carowinds Blvd with I-485 Station. Buses run from 6:30 AM to 5:15 PM.
📋 Route 42 Essential Information
- Route: 42 — South Point Blvd & Carowinds Blvd ↔ I-485 Station
- Operator: CATS (Charlotte)
- Stops: 19 towards I-485 Station; 19 towards South Point Blvd & Carowinds Blvd
- First departure: 6:30 AM | Last departure: 5:15 PM
- Service: Weekdays (no Saturday departures in the current schedule)
- Fare: Local one-way fare $2.20 (express routes higher — see below)
📖 About Route 42
Route 42 links South Point Blvd & Carowinds Blvd and I-485 Station. The stop list below is the complete, current CATS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 42 Complete Stop List
Towards I-485 Station (from South Point Blvd & Carowinds Blvd)
- South Point Blvd & Carowinds Blvd
- South Lakes Dr & South Point Blvd
- South Ridge Dr & 13501
- South Ridge Dr & South Point Blvd
- South Point Blvd & 13500
- South Point Blvd & South Lakes Dr
- South Point Blvd & Carowinds Blvd
- Carowinds Blvd & TJ Maxx
- Carowinds Blvd & Choate Cir
- Carowinds Blvd & Pleasant Rd
- Carowinds Blvd & Lakemont Blvd
- Springhill Farm Rd & Centre Dr
- Hwy 51 & Marfield Ln
- Main St. & Cranford Dr.
- Polk St & Pineville-Matthews Rd
- Polk St & 400
- Polk St & Morrow Ave
- Pineville Rd & Industrial Dr
- I-485 Station
Towards South Point Blvd & Carowinds Blvd (from I-485 Station)
- I-485 Station
- South Blvd & 9716 (Texaco)
- Pineville Rd & Industrial Dr
- Polk St & Morrow Ave
- Polk St & 413
- Polk St & College St
- Main St. & Cranford Dr.
- Hwy 51 & Marfield Ln
- Springhill Farm Rd & Centre Dr
- Carowinds Blvd & Avenue of the Carolinas
- Carowinds Blvd & Choate Cir
- Carowinds Blvd & John Deere
- South Point Blvd & Carowinds Blvd
- South Lakes Dr & South Point Blvd
- South Ridge Dr & 13501
- South Ridge Dr & South Point Blvd
- South Point Blvd & 13500
- South Point Blvd & South Lakes Dr
- South Point Blvd & Carowinds Blvd
⏰ Route 42 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (CATS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From South Point Blvd & Carowinds Blvd towards I-485 Station
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 3:45 PM | 5:15 PM | 2 | ~90 min |
From I-485 Station towards South Point Blvd & Carowinds Blvd
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 6:30 AM | 7:18 AM | 2 | ~50 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 42
- Polk St & College St — college
🧭 How to Ride Route 42 — 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 42 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 3:45 PM from South Point Blvd & Carowinds Blvd and 6:30 AM from I-485 Station.
What time is the last 42 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 5:15 PM from South Point Blvd & Carowinds Blvd and 7:18 AM from I-485 Station.
Does Route 42 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.