Charlotte Bus Route 48x: Northcross Park & Ride to Transit Center & Bay X
Northcross Park & Ride ↔ Transit Center & Bay X
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with CATS | 🎯 Route 48x stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official CATS service in Charlotte: Route 48x connects Northcross Park & Ride with Transit Center & Bay X. Buses run from 6:15 AM to 5:54 PM.
📋 Route 48x Essential Information
- Route: 48x — Northcross Park & Ride ↔ Transit Center & Bay X
- Operator: CATS (Charlotte)
- Stops: 16 towards 3rd St & McDowell St; 11 towards Northcross Park & Ride
- First departure: 6:15 AM | Last departure: 5:54 PM
- Service: Weekdays (no Saturday departures in the current schedule)
- Fare: Local one-way fare $2.20 (express routes higher — see below)
📖 About Route 48x
Route 48x links Northcross Park & Ride and Transit Center & Bay X. The stop list below is the complete, current CATS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 48x Complete Stop List
Towards 3rd St & McDowell St (from Northcross Park & Ride)
- Northcross Park & Ride
- Sam Furr Rd & Northcross Dr
- Statesville Rd & Holly Point Dr
- Statesville Rd & Rich Hatchet Rd
- Statesville Rd & Northdowns Ln
- Statesville Rd & Bankside Dr
- Statesville Rd & Deer Hill Apts
- Statesville Rd & Shiv Dr
- Church St & 9th St
- Church St & 6th St
- Church & Trade St.
- 3rd St & Tryon St
- 3rd St & Brevard St
- 3rd St & Davidson St
- 3rd St & Marshall Park
- 3rd St & McDowell St
Towards Northcross Park & Ride (from Transit Center & Bay X)
- Transit Center & Bay X
- College St & 6th St
- College St & 8th St
- College St & 11th St
- Statesville Rd & Huntersville Commons Dr
- Statesville Rd & Deer Hill Apts
- Statesville Rd & Northdowns Ln
- Statesville Rd & NorthPoint Presbyterian
- Statesville Rd & Holly Point Dr
- Sam Furr Rd & Northcross Dr
- Northcross Park & Ride
⏰ Route 48x Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (CATS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Northcross Park & Ride towards 3rd St & McDowell St
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 6:26 AM | 5:54 PM | 9 | ~85 min |
From Transit Center & Bay X towards Northcross Park & Ride
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 6:15 AM | 7:15 AM | 2 | ~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 48x
- 3rd St & Marshall Park — park
- College St & 6th St — college
- College St & 8th St — college
- College St & 11th St — college
🧭 How to Ride Route 48x — 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 48x bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 6:26 AM from Northcross Park & Ride and 6:15 AM from Transit Center & Bay X.
What time is the last 48x bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 5:54 PM from Northcross Park & Ride and 7:15 AM from Transit Center & Bay X.
Does Route 48x 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.