Charlotte Bus Route 43: Ballantyne Corporate Pl & Ballantyne Commons Pkwy to Sharon Road West Station
Ballantyne Corporate Pl & Ballantyne Commons Pkwy ↔ Sharon Road West Station
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with CATS | 🎯 Route 43 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official CATS service in Charlotte: Route 43 connects Ballantyne Corporate Pl & Ballantyne Commons Pkwy with Sharon Road West Station. Buses run from 8:50 AM to 9:30 PM.
📋 Route 43 Essential Information
- Route: 43 — Ballantyne Corporate Pl & Ballantyne Commons Pkwy ↔ Sharon Road West Station
- Operator: CATS (Charlotte)
- Stops: 22 towards Sharon Road West Station; 32 towards Ballantyne Corporate Pl & Ballantyne Commons Pkwy
- First departure: 8:50 AM | Last departure: 9:30 PM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Local one-way fare $2.20 (express routes higher — see below)
📖 About Route 43
Route 43 links Ballantyne Corporate Pl & Ballantyne Commons Pkwy and Sharon Road West Station. The stop list below is the complete, current CATS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 43 Complete Stop List
Towards Sharon Road West Station (from Ballantyne Corporate Pl & Ballantyne Commons Pkwy)
- Ballantyne Corporate Pl & Ballantyne Commons Pkwy
- Ballantyne Commons Pl & Johnston Rd
- Johnston Rd & Toringdon Way
- Johnston Rd & North Community House Rd
- Johnston Rd & Porterfield Rd
- Johnston Rd & Carmel Rd
- Johnston Rd & Hwy 51
- Johnston Rd & Walsh Blvd
- Johnston Rd & Cedar Creek Ln
- Johnston Rd & Cedar Point Ln
- Johnston Rd & Birnen Dr
- Park Rd & Park Crossing Dr
- Park Rd & Birnen Dr
- Park Rd & Arbor Pointe Dr
- Park Rd & Southminister Retirement Dr
- Sharon Rd West & Brandon Forest Dr
- Sharon Rd West & Hopeton Rd
- Sharon Rd West & Sharon Lakes Rd
- Sharon Rd West & Regent Park Ln
- Sharon Rd West & Winter Oaks Ln
- Sharon Rd West & Maggie Ln
- Sharon Road West Station
Towards Ballantyne Corporate Pl & Ballantyne Commons Pkwy (from Sharon Road West Station)
- Sharon Road West Station
- Sharon Rd West & Maggie Ln
- Sharon Rd West & Sharonbrook Dr
- Sharon Rd West & Regent Park Ln
- Sharon Rd West & Sharon Lakes Rd
- Sharon Rd West & Hopeton Rd
- Sharon Rd West & Brandon Forest Dr
- Brandon Forest Dr & Stradbrook Dr
- Hamlin Park Dr & Brandon Forest Dr
- Park Rd & South Meck High School
- Park Rd & Arbor Pointe Dr
- Park Rd & Birnen Dr
- Park Rd & Park Crossing Dr
- Johnston Rd & Park Rd
- Johnston Rd & Oakbrook Apts
- Johnston Rd & McMullen Creek Pkwy
- Johnston Rd & Hwy 51
- Johnston Rd & Corporate Center Dr
- Johnston Rd & Harrowfield Rd
- Johnston Rd & Hildreth Ct
- Johnston Rd & Porterfield Rd
- North Community House Rd & Johnston Rd
- North Community House Rd & Endhaven Ln
- North Community House Rd & 11605
- North Community House Rd & Ballantyne Commons Pkwy
- Ballantyne Commons Pl & Johnston Rd
- Ballantyne Commons Pkwy & Ballantyne Medical Pl
- Ballentyne Corporate Pl & Harney Dr
- Ballantyne Corporate Pl & Brixham Hill Ave
- Ballantyne Corporate Pl & Johnston Rd
- Ballantyne Corporate Pl & The Amp Ballantyne
- Ballantyne Corporate Pl & Ballantyne Commons Pkwy
⏰ Route 43 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (CATS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Ballantyne Corporate Pl & Ballantyne Commons Pkwy towards Sharon Road West Station
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 9:29 AM | 9:29 PM | 13 | ~60 min |
| Monday | 9:26 AM | 9:30 PM | 13 | ~60 min |
From Sharon Road West Station towards Ballantyne Corporate Pl & Ballantyne Commons Pkwy
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 8:58 AM | 8:58 PM | 13 | ~60 min |
| Monday | 8:50 AM | 8:59 PM | 13 | ~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 43
- Park Rd & Park Crossing Dr — park
- Park Rd & Birnen Dr — park
- Park Rd & Arbor Pointe Dr — park
- Park Rd & Southminister Retirement Dr — park
- Sharon Rd West & Regent Park Ln — park
- Hamlin Park Dr & Brandon Forest Dr — park
- Park Rd & South Meck High School — park
- Johnston Rd & Park Rd — park
🧭 How to Ride Route 43 — 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 43 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 9:26 AM from Ballantyne Corporate Pl & Ballantyne Commons Pkwy and 8:50 AM from Sharon Road West Station.
What time is the last 43 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 9:30 PM from Ballantyne Corporate Pl & Ballantyne Commons Pkwy and 8:59 PM from Sharon Road West Station.
Does Route 43 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.