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CATS 53x bus

Northlake Express

CATS 53x bus Stop List and Next Departures

The CATS 53x - Northlake Express bus serves 13 bus stops in the Charlotte area departing from 4th St / McDowell St and ending at Ridge Rd Park and Ride. Scroll down to see upcoming 53x bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 53x bus times will be displayed. The full 53x bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

CATS Northlake Express map

CATS 53x bus route map

The CATS 53x - Northlake Express bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the CATS 53x 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 53x bus is approaching your stop.

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CATS 53x bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 53x 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 53x bus Service Frequency

The next 53x bus leaves 4th St / McDowell St at 4:05 PM, and arrives at Ridge Rd Park and Ride at 4:49 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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CATS 53x bus On-Time Performance

Want to know whether the CATS 53x bus arrives on time? Open the Transit app and view user generated on-time performance reports for the 53x bus. You can also contribute your own reports on whether your trip arrived on time, late or early. As these on-time performance stats are user reported, they may differ from official CATS metrics.

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CATS 53x bus FAQ

  • What time does the next CATS 53x bus depart from 4th St / McDowell St?

    The next 53x bus leaves 4th St / McDowell St at 4:05 PM, and arrives at Ridge Rd Park and Ride at 4:49 PM. The total trip time for the next CATS 53x bus is 44 min.

  • Is the CATS 53x 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 53x schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next CATS 53x bus arrive?

    You can see the next CATS 53x bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 53x bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the CATS 53x bus?

    There are 13 stops on the CATS 53x bus.

  • Is the CATS 53x bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on CATS 53x 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 53x bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the CATS 53x bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest CATS 53x bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 53x bus stop to where you are.

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