Connect to the city of Charlotte, directly from campus.
The Lynx Blue Line is Charlotte Area Transit System's (CATS) first light rail, operating since 2007. It runs 18.6 miles from UNC Charlotte to I-485 at South Boulevard. Students on campus can board at the J.W. Clay/UNC Charlotte and UNC Charlotte Main stations.
Learn tips from CATS to get you started on your ride.
Find advice from CATS on how to be safe on and around rails.
How to purchase a single ride ticket, a good option for visitors or employees without the CATS Pass.
View all 26 light rail stations, and ten park and ride locations.
Explore the city of Charlotte! Students have access to the CATS All-Access Transit Pass, which offers unlimited rides on the LYNX Light Rail, streetcars, airport sprinter and all Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) buses.