Charlotte Bus Route 56: Outlets Bv & Designer Dr to Arrowood Station
Outlets Bv & Designer Dr ↔ Arrowood Station
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with CATS | 🎯 Route 56 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official CATS service in Charlotte: Route 56 connects Outlets Bv & Designer Dr with Arrowood Station. Buses run from 6:19 AM to 11:48 PM.
📋 Route 56 Essential Information
- Route: 56 — Outlets Bv & Designer Dr ↔ Arrowood Station
- Operator: CATS (Charlotte)
- Stops: 30 towards Arrowood Station; 30 towards Outlets Bv & Designer Dr
- First departure: 6:19 AM | Last departure: 11:48 PM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Local one-way fare $2.20 (express routes higher — see below)
📖 About Route 56
Route 56 links Outlets Bv & Designer Dr and Arrowood Station. The stop list below is the complete, current CATS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 56 Complete Stop List
Towards Arrowood Station (from Outlets Bv & Designer Dr)
- Outlets Bv & Designer Dr
- Shopton Rd & Robbie Cir
- Steele Creek Rd & Dixie River Rd
- Steele Creek Rd & Riverdale Rd
- Steele Creek Rd & Brown Grier Rd
- Brown-Grier Rd & Cedar Hill Dr
- Brown-Grier Rd & Griers Fork Dr
- Brown-Grier Rd & Sandy Porter Rd
- Arrowood Rd & Savoy Corporate Dr
- Arrowood Rd & Whitehall Executive Center Dr
- Arrowood Rd & Stonegrove Ln
- Arrowood Rd & Whitehall Commons Center Dr
- Arrowood Rd & 2570
- Arrowood Rd & Tryon St
- Arrowood Rd & Royal Point Dr
- Arrowood Rd & Microsoft Way
- Arrowood Rd & Arrowpoint Blvd
- Arrowood Rd & Southern Pine Blvd
- Arrowood Rd & Forrest Point Blvd
- Arrowood Rd & Windsong Dr
- Hebron St & W. Arrowood Rd
- Hebron St & Nations Ford Rd
- Nations Ford Rd & Old Hebron Rd
- Nations Ford Rd & Arrowood Rd
- Arrowood Rd & Nations Ford Rd
- Arrowood Rd & Silver Arrow Dr
- Arrowood Rd & Kings Ridge Dr
- Arrowood Rd & England St
- England St & Arrowood Rd
- Arrowood Station
Towards Outlets Bv & Designer Dr (from Arrowood Station)
- Arrowood Station
- England St & Arrowood Rd
- Arrowood Rd & Old Pineville Rd
- Arrowood Rd & Kings Ridge Dr
- Arrowood Rd & Silver Arrow Dr
- Arrowood Rd & Nations Ford Rd
- Nations Ford Rd & Arrowood Rd
- Nations Ford Rd & Ramblelake Rd
- Hebron St & Nations Ford Rd
- Hebron St & W. Arrowood Rd
- Arrowood Rd & Fawnbrook Ln
- Arrowood Rd & Forest Point Blvd
- Arrowood Rd & Red Oak Blvd
- Arrowood Rd & Arrowpoint Blvd
- Arrowood Rd & Crescent Executive Dr
- Arrowood Rd & Altacrest Pl
- Arrowood Rd & 2550
- Arrowood Rd & Gateway Academy
- Arrowood Rd & Stonegrove Ln
- Arrowood Rd & Whitehall Executive Center Dr
- Arrowood Rd & Savoy Corporate Dr
- Brown-Grier & Sandy Porter RD
- Brown-Grier & Griers Fork Dr
- Steele Creek Rd & Brown Grier Rd
- Steele Creek Rd & Riverdale Dr
- Steele Creek Rd & Dixie River Rd
- Dixie River Rd & Steele Creek Rd
- Dixie River Rd & Trojan Dr
- Dixie River Rd & New Fashion Rd
- Outlets Bv & Designer Dr
⏰ Route 56 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (CATS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Outlets Bv & Designer Dr towards Arrowood Station
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 6:49 AM | 12:14 AM | 36 | ~30 min |
| Monday | 6:51 AM | 11:44 PM | 35 | ~30 min |
From Arrowood Station towards Outlets Bv & Designer Dr
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 6:21 AM | 12:47 AM | 38 | ~30 min |
| Monday | 6:19 AM | 11:48 PM | 36 | ~30 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 56
- See the complete stop list below for all destinations served.
🧭 How to Ride Route 56 — 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 56 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 6:51 AM from Outlets Bv & Designer Dr and 6:19 AM from Arrowood Station.
What time is the last 56 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 11:44 PM from Outlets Bv & Designer Dr and 11:48 PM from Arrowood Station.
Does Route 56 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.