Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charlotte

CATS Route 5 – Airport Sprinter

Frequent CATS bus between CLT and Uptown Charlotte/Charlotte Transportation Center via Wilkinson Boulevard, typically every 20 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes evenings and weekends; journey time is about 25–35 minutes and standard local fare applies. Stop is outside baggage claim at the CATS/public transit zone, with easy connections to other CATS buses and the LYNX Blue Line in Uptown.

CATS Route 60 – Tyvola Road

Local CATS bus linking CLT with the LYNX Blue Line Tyvola Station, generally every 30 minutes daily; travel time to Tyvola Station is about 25–30 minutes. From Tyvola, riders transfer to the LYNX Blue Line toward Uptown Charlotte for fast rail access to the city center.

LYNX Blue Line (via CATS Routes 5 or 60)

Light rail line between I‑485 South and UNC Charlotte; airport passengers connect via Route 5 at the Charlotte Transportation Center or via Route 60 at Tyvola Station for direct rail service into Uptown. Trains typically run every 10–15 minutes at peak and about every 15–20 minutes off‑peak.

CLT Airport Taxi to Uptown

Metered and flat‑rate taxis are available curbside on the arrivals level, with some operators offering a flat fare to Uptown Charlotte; typical ride time is around 15–25 minutes depending on traffic. No fixed schedule—taxis queue throughout the day and evening.

Uber/Lyft from CLT to Uptown

App‑based rideshare pickups operate from designated zones on the arrivals level signed for ride share; vehicles can be requested at any time with variable wait times. Travel time to Uptown Charlotte is usually 15–25 minutes outside peak congestion.