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CARTA 9 bus

East Lake

CARTA 9 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The CARTA 9 - East Lake bus serves 85 bus stops in the Chattanooga area departing from Sholar / Carta 0 and ending at State St / State Line. Scroll down to see upcoming 9 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 9 bus times will be displayed. The full 9 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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Tue, May 5, 2026
CARTA East Lake map

CARTA 9 bus route map

The CARTA 9 - East Lake bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the CARTA 9 bus to help you plan your trip on CARTA. 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 9 bus is approaching your stop.

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CARTA 9 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 9 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 CARTA so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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CARTA 9 bus Service Frequency

The next 9 bus leaves Sholar / Carta 0 at 4:51 AM, and arrives at State St / State Line at 5:35 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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CARTA 9 bus On-Time Performance

Want to know whether the CARTA 9 bus arrives on time? Open the Transit app and view user generated on-time performance reports for the 9 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 CARTA metrics.

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CARTA 9 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next CARTA 9 bus depart from Sholar / Carta 0?

    The next 9 bus leaves Sholar / Carta 0 at 4:51 AM, and arrives at State St / State Line at 5:35 AM. The total trip time for the next CARTA 9 bus is 44 min.

  • Is the CARTA 9 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the CARTA 9 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next CARTA 9 bus arrive?

    You can see the next CARTA 9 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 9 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the CARTA 9 bus?

    There are 85 stops on the CARTA 9 bus.

  • Is the CARTA 9 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on CARTA 9 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 CARTA 9 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the CARTA 9 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest CARTA 9 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 9 bus stop to where you are.

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