Charlotte Bus Route 52x: Mintworth Ave & Margaret Wallace Rd to Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St
Mintworth Ave & Margaret Wallace Rd ↔ Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with CATS | 🎯 Route 52x stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official CATS service in Charlotte: Route 52x connects Mintworth Ave & Margaret Wallace Rd with Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St. Buses run from 6:40 AM to 6:00 PM.
📋 Route 52x Essential Information
- Route: 52x — Mintworth Ave & Margaret Wallace Rd ↔ Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St
- Operator: CATS (Charlotte)
- Stops: 22 towards Johnson & Wales Way & Doubletree; 22 towards Mintworth Ave & Margaret Wallace Rd
- First departure: 6:40 AM | Last departure: 6:00 PM
- Service: Weekdays (no Saturday departures in the current schedule)
- Fare: Local one-way fare $2.20 (express routes higher — see below)
📖 About Route 52x
Route 52x links Mintworth Ave & Margaret Wallace Rd and Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St. The stop list below is the complete, current CATS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 52x Complete Stop List
Towards Johnson & Wales Way & Doubletree (from Mintworth Ave & Margaret Wallace Rd)
- Mintworth Ave & Margaret Wallace Rd
- Idlewild Rd & Oak Dr
- Idlewild Rd & Cross Winds Rd
- Idlewild Rd & Cresthill Dr
- Idlewild Rd & New Hampshire Dr
- Idlewild Rd & Piney Grove Rd
- Idlewild Rd & WT Harris Blvd
- Idlewild Rd & Idlebrook Dr
- Idlewild Rd & Ivydale Dr
- Idlewild Rd & Boston Ave
- Idlewild Rd & 7007
- Idlewild Rd & Cedarwild Rd
- Idlewild Rd & Dion Ave
- Idlewild Rd & Cedars East Ct
- 4th St & McDowell St
- 4th St & Davidson St
- Transit Center & Bay X
- 4th St & Church St
- 4th St & Poplar St
- 4th St & Graham St
- 4th St & Cedar St
- Johnson & Wales Way & Doubletree
Towards Mintworth Ave & Margaret Wallace Rd (from Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St)
- Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St
- 4th St & Cedar St
- 4th St & Mint St
- 3rd St & Tryon St
- College St & 4th St
- College St & 6th St
- College St & 8th St
- College St & 11th St
- Idlewild Rd & Cedars East Ct
- Idlewild Rd & Dion Ave
- Idlewild Rd & Cedarwild Rd
- Idlewild Rd & Boston Ave
- Idlewild Rd & Ivydale Dr
- Idlewild Rd & Lynfield Dr
- Idlewild Rd & Highbrook Dr
- Idlewild Rd & WT Harris Blvd
- Idlewild Rd & Piney Grove Rd
- Idlewild Rd & Lynworth Pl
- Idlewild Rd & Cresthill Dr
- Idlewild Rd & Chenango Dr
- Idlewild Rd & Wyalong Dr
- Mintworth Ave & Margaret Wallace Rd
⏰ Route 52x Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (CATS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Mintworth Ave & Margaret Wallace Rd towards Johnson & Wales Way & Doubletree
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 6:40 AM | 8:10 AM | 3 | ~45 min |
From Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St towards Mintworth Ave & Margaret Wallace Rd
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 4:18 PM | 6:00 PM | 3 | ~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 52x
- College St & 4th St — college
- College St & 6th St — college
- College St & 8th St — college
- College St & 11th St — college
🧭 How to Ride Route 52x — 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 52x bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 6:40 AM from Mintworth Ave & Margaret Wallace Rd and 4:18 PM from Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St.
What time is the last 52x bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 8:10 AM from Mintworth Ave & Margaret Wallace Rd and 6:00 PM from Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St.
Does Route 52x 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.