Public Transportation

Travel to Charlotte is easy for all its residents as well as for the visitors because Charlotte has 4 public transits that are inexpensive with express routes that would take you to your destination faster. The rates are $1.50 and up depend on the route you will be riding on. There are more expensive routes, the express routes, but for those in a hurry it's worth the extra cost.

For first time traveler, Charlotte may seem like such a big city where you will find it difficult to commute. Not at all. As long as you are well-informed and is not afraid to ask around for directions then you'll find it easy to move about the city.

LYNX Blue Line is a rapid transit system that runs from I-77 to South Boulevard. It operates everyday from 5 in the morning up to 1 in the morning with 15 stations in Charlotte. It's $1.50 for one-way and 50% discounts for children up to Grade 12.

Charlotte Trolley is a fun way to travel in Charlotte. The vintage trolleys are fun to ride and it's historical. It only runs during weekends and the fare is $1.50 one way or ride all you can for 1 day at just $4.50

Official Site for LYNX

http://www.charmeck.org/deparments/CATS/LYNX

Official Site for Charlotte Trolley

http://www.charlottetrolley.org

Charlotte Area Transit System or CATS has 40 bus lines routes and is the most popular and highly used mode of transportation in Charlotte. $1.50 for one way but express routes is worth $2.00.

Gold Rush trolley is a transport system that is routed from Tryon Street and on Trade Street. What's great about the Gold Rush trolleys is that they won't cost you a thing. It's absolutely FREE transit.

Official Site for CATS as well as Gold Rush

http://www.charmeck.org/deparments/CATS