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CATS 5 bus

Airport

CATS 5 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The CATS 5 - Airport bus serves 17 bus stops in the Charlotte area departing from Charlotte Douglas Airport and ending at Transit Center / Bay V. Scroll down to see upcoming 5 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 5 bus times will be displayed. The full 5 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

CATS Airport map

CATS 5 bus route map

The CATS 5 - Airport bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the CATS 5 bus to help you plan your trip on CATS. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 5 bus is approaching your stop.

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CATS 5 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 5 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by CATS so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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CATS 5 bus Service Frequency

The next 5 bus leaves Charlotte Douglas Airport at 11:30 AM, and arrives at Transit Center / Bay V at 11:58 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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CATS 5 bus On-Time Performance

81 % on time

81% of riders report that the CATS 5 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 9 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 5 bus. Compared to other CATS lines, the 5 bus is ranked 7 out of 65 CATS lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official CATS metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 5 by opening the Transit app.

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CATS 5 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next CATS 5 bus depart from Charlotte Douglas Airport?

    The next 5 bus leaves Charlotte Douglas Airport at 11:30 AM, and arrives at Transit Center / Bay V at 11:58 AM. The total trip time for the next CATS 5 bus is 28 min.

  • Is the CATS 5 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the CATS 5 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next CATS 5 bus arrive?

    You can see the next CATS 5 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 5 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the CATS 5 bus?

    There are 17 stops on the CATS 5 bus.

  • Is the CATS 5 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on CATS 5 bus crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.

  • Is the CATS 5 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the CATS 5 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest CATS 5 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 5 bus stop to where you are.

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