Charlotte Bus Route 7: Northlake Mall (1st stop) to Transit Center & Bay M
Northlake Mall (1st stop) ↔ Transit Center & Bay M
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with CATS | 🎯 Route 7 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official CATS service in Charlotte: Route 7 connects Northlake Mall (1st stop) with Transit Center & Bay M. Buses run from 5:41 AM to 12:35 AM.
📋 Route 7 Essential Information
- Route: 7 — Northlake Mall (1st stop) ↔ Transit Center & Bay M
- Operator: CATS (Charlotte)
- Stops: 47 towards Transit Center & Bay A; 53 towards Northlake Mall (1st stop)
- First departure: 5:41 AM | Last departure: 12:35 AM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Local one-way fare $2.20 (express routes higher — see below)
📖 About Route 7
Route 7 links Northlake Mall (1st stop) and Transit Center & Bay M. The stop list below is the complete, current CATS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 7 Complete Stop List
Towards Transit Center & Bay A (from Northlake Mall (1st stop))
- Northlake Mall (1st stop)
- Northlake Mall (2nd Stop)
- Reames Rd & Secretariat Dr.
- Reames Rd & Bayview Pkwy
- Reames Rd & Lee’s Living Center
- Reames Rd & Auston Crossing Dr
- Lakeview Rd & Reames Rd
- Lakeview Rd & Potomac Blvd
- Trinity Rd & Feldbank Dr
- Trinity Rd & Clairemore Pl
- Trinity Rd & Evanshire Dr
- Trinity Rd & 9115
- Trinity Rd & Beatties Ford Rd
- Beatties Ford Rd & Hyde Park Dr
- Beatties Ford Rd & 5901 (Kids Workshop)
- Beatties Ford Rd & McIntyre Ave
- Beatties Ford Rd & Pauline Ln
- Beatties Ford Rd & Sunset Rd
- Beatties Ford Rd & Hamilton Cir
- Beatties Ford Rd & Slater Ridge Dr
- Beatties Ford Rd & Slater Springs Dr
- Beatties Ford Rd & Slater Rd
- Beatties Ford Rd & Capps Hill Mine Rd
- Beatties Ford Rd & 3713
- Beatties Ford Rd & Griers Grove Rd
- Beatties Ford Rd & McAllister Dr
- Beatties Ford Rd & Fairdale Dr
- Beatties Ford Rd & Lynchester Pl
- Beatties Ford Rd & Hoskins Rd
- Beatties Ford Rd & Rosa Parks Pl (Bay C)
- Beatties Ford Rd & Montana Dr
- Beatties Ford Rd & Keller Ave
- Beatties Ford Rd & LaSalle St
- Beatties Ford Rd & Hildebrand St
- Beatties Ford Rd & Estelle St
- Beatties Ford Rd & Celia Ave
- Beatties Ford Rd & Dundeen St
- Beatties Ford Rd & Sanders Ave
- Beatties Ford Rd & Cemetery St
- Beatties Ford Rd & French St
- Beatties Ford Rd & Dixon St
- 5th St & Trade St
- 5th St & Frazier Ave
- 5th St & Irwin Ave
- Trade St & Graham St
- Trade St & College St
- Transit Center & Bay A
Towards Northlake Mall (1st stop) (from Transit Center & Bay M)
- Transit Center & Bay M
- 4th St & Church St
- 4th St & Poplar St
- 4th St & Graham St
- 6th St & Graham St
- 5th St & Cedar St
- 5th St & Irwin Ave
- 5th St & Frazier Ave
- Beatties Ford Rd & Dixon St
- Beatties Ford Rd & Cemetery St
- Beatties Ford Rd & Sanders Ave
- Beatties Ford Rd & Oaklawn Ave
- Beatties Ford Rd & Dundeen St
- Beatties Ford Rd & Russell Ave
- Beatties Ford Rd & St Paul St
- Beatties Ford Rd & St Mark St
- Beatties Ford Rd & LaSalle St
- Beatties Ford Rd & Holly St
- Beatties Ford Rd & Gilbert St
- Rosa Parks Pl & Beatties Ford Rd
- Beatties Ford Rd & B Ave
- Beatties Ford Rd & Lynchester Pl
- Beatties Ford Rd & Friendship Village Pl
- Beatties Ford Rd & McAllister Dr
- Beatties Ford Rd & Cindy Ln
- Beatties Ford Rd & 3640
- Beatties Ford Rd & 3738
- Beatties Ford Rd & 3938
- Beatties Ford Rd & Slater Rd
- Beatties Ford Rd & Slater Springs Dr
- Beatties Ford Rd & Olde English Dr
- Beatties Ford Rd & Hamilton Cir
- Beatties Ford Rd & Sunset Rd
- Beatties Ford Rd & Montgomery Gardens Dr
- Beatties Ford Rd & Pauline Ln
- Beatties Ford Rd & McIntyre Ave
- Beatties Ford Rd & 5835 (Kids Workshop)
- Beatties Ford Rd & Hyde Park Dr
- Trinity Rd & Beatties Ford Rd
- Trinity Rd & Cemetery
- Trinity Rd & Evanshire Dr
- Trinity Rd & Feldbank Dr
- Trinity Rd & Larkhull Dr
- Lakeview Rd & Potomac Blvd
- Lakeview Rd & Reames Rd
- Reames Rd & Auston Crossing Dr
- Reames Rd & Lee’s Living Center
- Reames Rd & Bayview Pkwy
- Reames Rd & Prestbury Blvd
- Reames Rd & Secretariat Dr
- Reames Rd & Perimeter Pkwy
- Northlake Centre Pkwy & Point O’Woods Dr
- Northlake Mall (1st stop)
⏰ Route 7 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (CATS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Northlake Mall (1st stop) towards Transit Center & Bay A
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 5:45 AM | 11:11 PM | 27 | ~40 min |
| Monday | 5:41 AM | 11:09 PM | 28 | ~40 min |
From Transit Center & Bay M towards Northlake Mall (1st stop)
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 6:10 AM | 1:30 AM | 56 | ~20 min |
| Monday | 6:10 AM | 12:35 AM | 56 | ~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 7
- Northlake Mall (2nd Stop) — shopping mall
- Beatties Ford Rd & Hyde Park Dr — park
- Beatties Ford Rd & Rosa Parks Pl (Bay C) — park
- Trade St & College St — college
- Rosa Parks Pl & Beatties Ford Rd — park
🧭 How to Ride Route 7 — 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 7 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 5:41 AM from Northlake Mall (1st stop) and 6:10 AM from Transit Center & Bay M.
What time is the last 7 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 11:09 PM from Northlake Mall (1st stop) and 12:35 AM from Transit Center & Bay M.
Does Route 7 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.