Charlotte Bus Route 54: Concord Mills Mall to UCB Station Bay
Concord Mills Mall ↔ UCB Station Bay
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with CATS | 🎯 Route 54 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official CATS service in Charlotte: Route 54 connects Concord Mills Mall with UCB Station Bay. Buses run from 7:22 AM to 9:45 PM.
📋 Route 54 Essential Information
- Route: 54 — Concord Mills Mall ↔ UCB Station Bay
- Operator: CATS (Charlotte)
- Stops: 27 towards UCB Station Bay; 26 towards Concord Mills Mall
- First departure: 7:22 AM | Last departure: 9:45 PM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Local one-way fare $2.20 (express routes higher — see below)
📖 About Route 54
Route 54 links Concord Mills Mall and UCB Station Bay. The stop list below is the complete, current CATS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 54 Complete Stop List
Towards UCB Station Bay (from Concord Mills Mall)
- Concord Mills Mall
- Mallard Creek Rd & Odell School Rd
- Mallard Creek Rd & Breezewood
- Mallard Creek Church Rd & Galloway Rd
- Mallard Creek Church Rd & Crescent View Dr
- Mallard Creek Church Rd & David Taylor Dr
- Mallard Creek Church Rd & Claude Freeman Dr
- Claude Freeman Dr & Mallard Creek Church Rd
- Claude Freeman Dr & David Taylor Dr
- David Taylor Dr & Claude Freeman Dr
- David Taylor Dr & Governor Hunt Dr
- David Taylor Dr & 9711 (Clarke America)
- David Taylor Dr & Andrew Carnegie Blvd
- David Taylor Dr & Research Dr
- Research Dr & David Taylor
- Research Dr & 9500
- Research Drive & 9700
- Technology Dr & Overland Park
- IBM Dr & Old Mallard Creek Rd
- IBM Dr & YMCA
- IBM Dr & Solectron Dr
- IBM Dr & Hewitt Associates Dr
- IBM Dr & Neal Rd
- IBM Dr & Vance HS
- Ikea Blvd & 8204
- Ikea Blvd & 8300
- UCB Station Bay
Towards Concord Mills Mall (from UCB Station Bay)
- UCB Station Bay
- Ikea Blvd & Burlington
- IKEA Blvd & 8203
- IBM Dr & Vinoy Bv
- IBM Dr & Neal Rd
- IBM Dr & Hewitt Associates Dr
- IBM Dr & Solectron Dr
- IBM Dr & Old Mallard Creek Rd
- Technology Dr & Flat River Dr
- Research Dr & 6925
- Research Dr & 9501
- Research Dr & David Taylor
- David Taylor & Research Drive
- David Taylor Dr & 9528
- David Taylor Dr & Andrew Carnegie Blvd
- David Taylor & Duke Energy
- David Taylor & Electrolux
- Claude Freeman & Greenway
- Mallard Creek Church & 2182
- Mallard Creek Church & David Taylor
- Mallard Creek Church Rd & Crescent View Dr
- Mallard Creek Church Rd & Galloway Rd
- Mallard Creek Rd & Breezewood
- Mallard Creek Rd & Odell School Rd
- Carolina Lily & Mallard Creek
- Concord Mills Mall
⏰ Route 54 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (CATS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Concord Mills Mall towards UCB Station Bay
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 7:57 AM | 10:10 PM | 22 | ~40 min |
| Monday | 7:58 AM | 9:45 PM | 22 | ~40 min |
From UCB Station Bay towards Concord Mills Mall
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 7:21 AM | 9:31 PM | 22 | ~40 min |
| Monday | 7:22 AM | 9:12 PM | 24 | ~35 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 54
- Mallard Creek Rd & Odell School Rd — shopping mall
- Mallard Creek Rd & Breezewood — shopping mall
- Mallard Creek Church Rd & Galloway Rd — shopping mall
- Mallard Creek Church Rd & Crescent View Dr — shopping mall
- Mallard Creek Church Rd & David Taylor Dr — shopping mall
- Mallard Creek Church Rd & Claude Freeman Dr — shopping mall
- Claude Freeman Dr & Mallard Creek Church Rd — shopping mall
- Technology Dr & Overland Park — park
🧭 How to Ride Route 54 — 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 54 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 7:58 AM from Concord Mills Mall and 7:22 AM from UCB Station Bay.
What time is the last 54 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 9:45 PM from Concord Mills Mall and 9:12 PM from UCB Station Bay.
Does Route 54 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.