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     The Express is a commuter bus service that runs weekdays from Columbia, SC & Blythewood, SC to Charlotte, NC, with morning and evening service to the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. 

    Service

    Service on The Express will continue using the following limited service model until demand has increased:


    • On days passengers have not purchased tickets, The Express WILL NOT run.


    • Only stops that have ticketed passengers will be serviced. 


    • All tickets must be purchased a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours in advanced.


    • Passengers who have purchased tickets must immediately contact The Express to indicate the date/time of travel and which bus stop will be used. 


    • Passengers who have purchased 10 Ride or 40 Ride passes must contact The Express with their ride schedule.


    We would appreciate any feedback regarding service to include suggestions on additional bus stop locations and schedules. Please email your suggestions and comments to our email address below. 

    AM Bus Schedule & Stops

    Stop 1 - 5:49 AM -  Village at Sandhill  - Town Center 21 & 22 Parking Lots 

    Stop 2 - 6:15 AM - Blythewood IGA - Northeast Corner of Parking Lot

    Stop 3 - 7:55 AM - Charlotte Convention Center - SE Corner of E MLK JR Blvd. @ Railroad Track 

    Stop 4 - 8:11 AM - Charlotte-Douglas International Airport - Lower Level Zone 1 Outside lane

    Stop 5 - 9:37 AM - Blythewood IGA - Northeast Corner of Parking Lot

    Stop 6 - 9:58 AM - Village at Sandhill  - Town Center 21 & 22 Parking Lots

    PM Bus Schedule & Stops

    Stop 1 - 3:09 PM -  Village at Sandhill  - Town Center 21 & 22 Parking Lots 

    Stop 2 - 3:35 PM - Blythewood IGA - Northeast Corner of Parking Lot

    Stop 3 - 5:00 PM - Charlotte-Douglas International Airport - Lower Level Zone 1 Outside lane

    Stop 4 - 5:30 PM - Charlotte Convention Center - SE Corner of E MLK JR Blvd. @ Railroad Track 

    Stop 5 - 7:00 PM - Blythewood IGA - Northeast Corner of Parking Lot

    Stop 6 - 7:21 PM - Village at Sandhill  - Town Center 21 & 22 Parking Lots 

    Note:

    • Service runs Monday thru Friday.
    • Please be ready to board buses at stops ten (10) minutes prior to departure time.
    • Limited daytime parking available at the Village at Sandhill and  Blythewood IGA.  
    • Bus stop locations and schedules are subject to change.

    Purchase Bus Tickets

    No Items will be shipped. Please show paid email receipt to bus operator when boarding as proof of purchase. 


    10 and 40 ride passenger must present receipt for first time use. Pass must be presented each ride for the bus operator to punch.   



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