Getting Around
How to get to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport — taxis, public transport, shuttles and car rental.
Transport Options at CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is connected to Charlotte and the wider United States transport network by multiple ground transport options.
LYNX Blue Line Light Rail to Uptown Charlotte in approximately 20 min, $2.20. Airport Station connects directly to the terminal.
Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) routes serve the wider city.
Approximately $25–35 to Charlotte Uptown, 15–25 min.
Uber and Lyft from the Level 1 Ground Transportation pick-up area.
On-airport Rental Car Center with free shuttle.
The Blue Line light rail connects directly to the airport terminal — fast, cheap and reliable. Charlotte has invested heavily in its transit network.
Pre-Book Your Transfer
Skip the taxi queue. Book a private transfer from CLT to Charlotte in advance and have a driver waiting when you land.
Recommended · Airport TransferPrivate and shared airport transfers — fixed price, no meter surprises. Driver meets you in arrivals.
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Car Rental at CLT
Exploring United States beyond Charlotte? Renting a car at the airport gives you maximum flexibility from the moment you land.
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