Charlotte Bus Route 5: Charlotte Douglas Airport to Transit Center & Bay V
Charlotte Douglas Airport ↔ Transit Center & Bay V
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with CATS | 🎯 Route 5 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official CATS service in Charlotte: Route 5 connects Charlotte Douglas Airport with Transit Center & Bay V. Buses run from 5:00 AM to 12:53 AM.
📋 Route 5 Essential Information
- Route: 5 — Charlotte Douglas Airport ↔ Transit Center & Bay V
- Operator: CATS (Charlotte)
- Stops: 18 towards Transit Center & Bay V; 17 towards Charlotte Douglas Airport
- First departure: 5:00 AM | Last departure: 12:53 AM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Local one-way fare $2.20 (express routes higher — see below)
📖 About Route 5
Route 5 links Charlotte Douglas Airport and Transit Center & Bay V. The stop list below is the complete, current CATS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 5 Complete Stop List
Towards Transit Center & Bay V (from Charlotte Douglas Airport)
- Charlotte Douglas Airport
- Wilkinson Blvd & Harlee Ave
- Wilkinson Blvd & Boyer St
- Wilkinson Blvd & Mulberry Church Rd
- Wilkinson Blvd & Alleghany St
- Wilkinson Blvd & Morris Field Dr
- Wilkinson Blvd & Midland Ave
- Wilkinson Blvd & Donald Ross Rd
- Wilkinson Blvd & Ashley Rd
- Wilkinson Blvd & Remount Rd
- Morehead St & Arty Ave
- Morehead St & Millerton Ave
- Morehead St & Grandin Rd
- Morehead St & Cedar St
- College St & Brooklyn Village Ave
- College St & 2nd St
- College St & 3rd St
- Transit Center & Bay V
Towards Charlotte Douglas Airport (from Transit Center & Bay V)
- Transit Center & Bay V
- Brevard St & Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
- Brooklyn Village Ave & College St
- Morehead St & Cedar St
- Morehead St & Grandin Rd
- Morehead St & Millerton Av
- Morehead St & Arty Ave
- Wilkinson Blvd & Remount Rd
- Wilkinson Blvd & Ashley Rd
- Wilkinson Blvd & Old Steele Creek Rd
- Wilkinson Blvd & Midland Ave
- Wilkinson Blvd & Morris Field Dr
- Wilkinson Blvd & Alleghany St
- Wilkinson Blvd & Mulberry Church Rd
- Wilkinson Blvd & Boyer St
- Wilkinson Blvd & Harlee Ave
- Charlotte Douglas Airport
⏰ Route 5 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (CATS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Charlotte Douglas Airport towards Transit Center & Bay V
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 5:46 AM | 1:13 AM | 51 | ~25 min |
| Monday | 5:00 AM | 12:53 AM | 66 | ~20 min |
From Transit Center & Bay V towards Charlotte Douglas Airport
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 5:40 AM | 1:30 AM | 51 | ~25 min |
| Monday | 5:00 AM | 12:30 AM | 65 | ~20 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 5
- College St & Brooklyn Village Ave — college
- College St & 2nd St — college
- College St & 3rd St — college
- Brooklyn Village Ave & College St — college
🧭 How to Ride Route 5 — 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 5 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 5:00 AM from Charlotte Douglas Airport and 5:00 AM from Transit Center & Bay V.
What time is the last 5 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 12:53 AM from Charlotte Douglas Airport and 12:30 AM from Transit Center & Bay V.
Does Route 5 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.