University City Connects to the World.

University City is one of the most easily traversed areas of Charlotte. With two interstate highways connecting in University City and access to a third interstate within 10 minutes, drivers have excellent access to the regional highway system. The Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a short 20 minute ride via I-85 and the Concord Regional Airport is within 10 minutes from University City. Getting around in University City is about to get a whole lot easier. New light rail infrastructure (under construction) creates opportunity for University City to develop into a more dense urban, transit oriented community that will enhance bicycling and walking in the community.

Getting Around in University City

Whether you need to reach far corners of Charlotte or destinations around the globe, you’ll appreciate our solid network of interstates, two nearby airports and dependable light rail service! Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 20 minutes west via I-85. Rapidly growing Concord Regional Airport, also offering regular jet passenger service, is just 10 minutes east.

Getting to Center City and beyond became dramatically faster even at rush hour with the opening of our  $1.1 billion LYNX light-rail line along North Tryon Street. An additional benefit: Light rail service has encouraged walkable urban-scale development in our main business corridor.

Click here to view our Mobility Map which details our light-rail transit and connecting bus routes.

Major Investments Bring New Roads, Rail and Trails

University City and Charlotte’s northeast corridor are benefitting from more than $2 billion in city, county, state and federal transportation and related improvements.

The state of North Carolina recently completed the final leg of Charlotte’s I-485 Outer Loop through University City.  In 2018, University City welcomed light rail service, connecting University City to Uptown and South Charlotte. The light rail service complements a robust bus transit service throughout the community. The city also invested in new streets, sidewalks and bike infrastructure to add greater connectivity from the light rail to neighborhoods and business centers. And, the county is investing in two new greenways which will be part of the 26-mile Cross Charlotte Trail and new parks.