The LYNX Blue Line light rail runs 18.9 miles from UNC Charlotte through Uptown to Pineville, stopping in South End and other key areas. A single-ride ticket purchased via the CATS-Pass app or station kiosks is the cheapest way to move between Uptown, South End, and NoDa without parking headaches. Parking in Uptown costs about $1.50 per hour at meters, with a two-hour maximum on most on-street spaces. Rates spike sharply near Bank of America Stadium and Spectrum Center on event days — arriving 90 minutes early or using a CATS Park & Ride lot and taking the light rail in saves significant time and money. Uber and Lyft operate reliably across Charlotte and are the most practical option for nei