Charlotte Bus Route 85x: Oakland St & Main Ave to 4th St & McDowell St
Oakland St & Main Ave ↔ 4th St & McDowell St
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with CATS | 🎯 Route 85x stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official CATS service in Charlotte: Route 85x connects Oakland St & Main Ave with 4th St & McDowell St. Buses run from 6:35 AM to 5:22 PM.
📋 Route 85x Essential Information
- Route: 85x — Oakland St & Main Ave ↔ 4th St & McDowell St
- Operator: CATS (Charlotte)
- Stops: 11 towards 3rd St & McDowell St; 11 towards Oakland St & Main Ave
- First departure: 6:35 AM | Last departure: 5:22 PM
- Service: Weekdays (no Saturday departures in the current schedule)
- Fare: Local one-way fare $2.20 (express routes higher — see below)
📖 About Route 85x
Route 85x links Oakland St & Main Ave and 4th St & McDowell St. The stop list below is the complete, current CATS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 85x Complete Stop List
Towards 3rd St & McDowell St (from Oakland St & Main Ave)
- Oakland St & Main Ave
- Abbey Plaza
- Freedom Dr & Pacific St
- 4th St Ext & Victoria Ave
- 4th St & Cedar St
- 4th St & Mint St
- 3rd St & Tryon St
- 3rd St & Brevard St
- 3rd St & Davidson St
- 3rd St & Marshall Park
- 3rd St & McDowell St
Towards Oakland St & Main Ave (from 4th St & McDowell St)
- 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
- 4th St Ext & Victoria Ave
- Freedom Dr & 2640
- Abbey Plaza
- Oakland St & Main Ave
⏰ Route 85x Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (CATS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Oakland St & Main Ave towards 3rd St & McDowell St
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 6:35 AM | 5:22 PM | 3 | ~325 min |
From 4th St & McDowell St towards Oakland St & Main Ave
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 4:10 PM | 5:10 PM | 2 | ~60 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 85x
- 3rd St & Marshall Park — park
🧭 How to Ride Route 85x — 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 85x bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 6:35 AM from Oakland St & Main Ave and 4:10 PM from 4th St & McDowell St.
What time is the last 85x bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 5:22 PM from Oakland St & Main Ave and 5:10 PM from 4th St & McDowell St.
Does Route 85x 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.