How To Get From Charlotte Airport to Uptown

Option 1: CATS Sprinter Route 5 Airport Bus Option 2: Shuttle Bus Option 3: Taxi / Rideshare

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Option 1: CATS Sprinter Route 5 Airport Bus

Travel time: 40 minutes
Charlotte Area Transit System offers theRoute 5 bus running every 30 minutes. From the terminal board at Zone D and travel to the terminus at Charlotte Transportation Center in the heart of Uptown Charlotte with convenient connections to the CATS Light Rail system.
Fare for RTD is $2.20.

Option 2: Shuttle Bus

Some hotels and private companies offer shuttle bus service from CLT to downtown. Check with Charlotte Airport’s Information page.

Option 3: Taxi / Rideshare

Travel time: 15-20 minutes
Undoubtedly, the most expensive option from our list but the most private. In addition to taxis, Uber and Lyft offer private rideshare services from the airport. Expect to pay at least $17 for a ride.