Getting to Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets · Charlotte, NC
Spectrum Center is directly across Trade Street from the Charlotte Transportation Center, the hub for every CATS bus route, and the LYNX light rail stops at Trade Street Station at the arena itself. Two streetcar lines stop there too, which makes it one of the better-connected arenas in this data — and nearly 30,000 parking spaces sit within a 15-minute walk if you drive.
Tips & Fan Reports
Nearly 30,000 spaces are within a 15-minute walk, so parking further out costs little.
Both the Charlotte and Gold Rush trolleys stop at the arena.
Trade Street Station is at the arena; seven park-and-ride lots feed the LYNX line into it.
The Charlotte Transportation Center is directly across Trade Street — every CATS bus route passes through it.
Ways In
- Driving
- The arena is at 333 East Trade Street, bordered by Trade, Fifth and Caldwell Streets. From I-85 south, exit at Billy Graham Parkway, follow it to I-77 north and exit at either I-277 north or Trade Street. From I-85 north, exit at I-77 then take I-277 or Trade Street. From I-77 south, exit at I-277 or Trade Street. From I-77 north, exit at I-277 East, 5th Street, Trade Street or I-277.
- Public Transit
- Park at any of the seven LYNX park-and-ride lots and take the train to Trade Street Station at the arena. The Charlotte Transportation Center, the main hub for CATS bus services, is directly across Trade Street. The arena also has stops for both the Charlotte and Gold Rush street trolleys.
- Rideshare
- Uber/Lyft drop-off is on Stonewall Street, south side of the arena. Post-game pickup is in the same area. Walk a block away for faster pickup during surge.
- Walking
- Nearly 30,000 parking spaces sit within a 15-minute walk of the arena.
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- Getting there
Spectrum Center directions and parking page on spectrumcentercharlotte.com
- Transit
CATS Fares & Passes: Local Bus and Rail one-way $2.20 adult (Day Pass $6.60). Walking entries carry no transit fare by definition
- Lodging
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