Charlotte Bus Route 61x: Waverly Park and Ride to Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St
Waverly Park and Ride ↔ Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with CATS | 🎯 Route 61x stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official CATS service in Charlotte: Route 61x connects Waverly Park and Ride with Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St. Buses run from 6:15 AM to 5:40 PM.
📋 Route 61x Essential Information
- Route: 61x — Waverly Park and Ride ↔ Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St
- Operator: CATS (Charlotte)
- Stops: 48 towards Johnson & Wales Way & Doubletree; 45 towards Waverly Park and Ride
- First departure: 6:15 AM | Last departure: 5:40 PM
- Service: Weekdays (no Saturday departures in the current schedule)
- Fare: Local one-way fare $2.20 (express routes higher — see below)
📖 About Route 61x
Route 61x links Waverly Park and Ride 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 61x Complete Stop List
Towards Johnson & Wales Way & Doubletree (from Waverly Park and Ride)
- Waverly Park and Ride
- Providence Rd & Alexander Valley Dr
- Providence Rd & Alexa Rd
- Providence Rd & Ashleytown Ln
- Providence Rd & Kuykendall Rd
- Arboretum Center Dr & Providence Rd
- Providence Rd & Pineville-Matthews Rd
- Providence Rd & Arboretum Apts
- Providence Rd & Beverly Crest Blvd
- Providence Rd & Cedar Croft Dr
- Providence Rd & Alexander Rd
- Providence Rd & Hamilton Hill Rd
- Providence Rd & Outer Bridge Ln
- Providence Rd & Summertree Ln
- Providence Rd & Heatherwood Apts
- Providence Rd & International Dr
- Providence Rd & Sardis Ln
- Providence Rd & Folger Dr
- Providence Rd & Pine Tree Dr
- Providence Rd & East Barden Rd
- Providence Rd & Shalom Park Dr
- Providence Rd & Jefferson Dr
- Providence Rd & Creola Rd
- Providence Rd & Mammoth Oaks Dr
- Providence Rd & Old Sardis Rd
- Providence Rd & Andover Rd
- Providence Rd & Wendover Rd
- Randolph Rd & Wendwood Ln
- Randolph Rd & Billingsley Rd
- Randolph Rd & Randolph Park
- Randolph Rd & Sam Drenan Rd
- Randolph Rd & Cranbrook Ln
- Randolph Rd & Dotger Ave
- Randolph Rd & Laurel Ave
- Randolph Rd & Van Ness St
- Randolph Rd & Chase St
- Randolph Rd & Colonial Ave
- Randolph Rd & Caswell Rd
- 4th St & Hawthorne Ln
- 4th St & Torrence St
- 4th St & Kings Dr
- 4th St & McDowell St
- 4th St & Davidson St
- Transit Center & Bay X
- 4th St & Tryon St
- 4th St & Poplar St
- 4th St & Graham St
- Johnson & Wales Way & Doubletree
Towards Waverly Park and Ride (from Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St)
- Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St
- 4th St & Mint St
- 3rd St & Tryon St
- 3rd St & Brevard St
- 3rd St & Davidson St
- 3rd St & McDowell St
- 3rd St & Kings Dr
- 3rd St & Torrence St
- 3rd St & Queens Rd
- Providence Rd & Caswell Rd
- Providence Rd & Sharon Amity Rd
- Providence Rd & Brookridge Ln
- Providence Rd & Greentree Dr
- Providence Rd & Rutledge Ave
- Providence Rd & Huntington Park Dr
- Providence Rd & Cavendish Ct
- Providence Rd & Cloister Dr
- Providence Rd & Strawberry Hill Dr
- Providence Rd & Camden Pinehurst Apts
- Providence Rd & Fairview Rd
- Providence Rd & Provence Village Ln
- Providence Rd & Cedar Ln
- Providence Rd & Greylyn Dr
- Providence Rd & Shalom Park Dr
- Providence Rd & East Barden Rd
- Providence Rd & Old Farm Rd
- Providence Rd & Brockton Ln
- Providence Rd & Sardis Ln
- Providence Rd & International Dr
- Providence Rd & Heatherwood Apts
- Providence Rd & 6020
- Providence Rd & Summertree Ln
- Providence Rd & Outer Bridge Ln
- Providence Rd & Lynbridge Dr
- Providence Rd & Rea Rd
- Providence Rd & Cedar Croft Dr
- Providence Rd & Candlewyck Ln
- Providence Rd & Azalea Ridge Rd
- Providence Rd & Pineville-Matthews Rd
- Arboretum Center Dr & Providence Rd
- Providence Rd & Kuykendall Rd
- Providence Rd & Ashleytown Ln
- Providence Rd & Berkeley Greene Dr
- Providence Rd & Ballantyne Commons Pkwy
- Waverly Park and Ride
⏰ Route 61x Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (CATS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Waverly Park and Ride towards Johnson & Wales Way & Doubletree
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 6:15 AM | 8:45 AM | 6 | ~30 min |
From Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St towards Waverly Park and Ride
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 3:10 PM | 5:40 PM | 6 | ~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 61x
- Providence Rd & Shalom Park Dr — park
- Randolph Rd & Randolph Park — park
- Providence Rd & Huntington Park Dr — park
🧭 How to Ride Route 61x — 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 61x bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 6:15 AM from Waverly Park and Ride and 3:10 PM from Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St.
What time is the last 61x bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 8:45 AM from Waverly Park and Ride and 5:40 PM from Johnson & Wales Way & 4th St.
Does Route 61x 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.