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Commuter bus service from Indian Trail to Uptown Charlotte

Union County Express - or Route 74X - is a convenient, affordable option for residents who commute between Union County and uptown Charlotte. Funded in part by Union County and the town of Indian Trail, the commuter bus service is operated by the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS). 

Riders can board the bus in the parking lot of Union Towne Center, located at 5850 W. Highway 74, Indian Trail, and enjoy express service with no stops until the bus reaches the Charlotte Transportation Center, 310 E. Trade St., Charlotte. 

For the return route, riders board at College and 3rd streets in uptown Charlotte and enjoy express service with no stops. The bus returns to Union Towne Center.  

The current typical route schedule is as follows:

Union Towne Center
5850 W. Highway 74,
Indian Trail		 Charlotte Transportation Center 310 E. Trade St., Charlotte
 Johnson & Wales Way
6:31 a.m. 7:04 a.m. 7:14 a.m.
7:19 a.m. 8:06 a.m. 8:16 a.m.
5:15 p.m. 5:55 p.m. --

Information about fares is available on the CATS website. 

Discover the benefits of bus transportation:

Affordable
Bus fares are generally more affordable than car maintenance costs and parking fees.
Save Time
Instead of focusing on driving, you can use your daily commute for reading, working or unwinding.
Safer
The risk of being involved in an accident significantly decreases when using public transit instead of a personal automobile.  
Environmental Impact
Choosing transit or another alternative commuting option is a great choice for the environment and air quality.

 

The Union County Express (Route 74X) is subject to change by the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS). Visit their website, contact CATS Customer Service, or check the CATS-Pass mobile app to stay informed about route schedules, holiday closures, fares, customer service, and all other operational matters. For more information, contact CATS Customer Service at 704-336-7433 or via email at telltransit@charlottenc.gov.