Rock Hill sits on I-77 about 20 miles south of Charlotte. My Ride buses ended May 22, 2026; York County Access rides are $2.50. Downtown parking is free.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. Facts on this page come from the City of Rock Hill’s About Rock Hill and Parking Services pages, My Ride Rock Hill and York County Access.

Rock Hill sits on the I-77 corridor about 20 miles south of Charlotte and an hour north of Columbia, according to the city. Most trips here are by car; the city’s fixed-route bus service ended this spring.

Who to call

  • Rides (York County Access): 803-327-6694, extension 2
  • Downtown parking: Parking Services, 803-329-PARK (7275)
  • Live traffic: 511SC or dial 511
  • City streets and potholes: 803-326-3891

Roads and I-77 exits

Rock Hill exits named in official sources:

Exit Road What it serves
79 SC 122, Dave Lyle Boulevard Downtown (Old Town); the city’s recommended route in
81 Interchange for Palmetto Research Park Palmetto Research Park, per the city
82C SC 161, Celanese Road Toward the Museum of York County on Mt. Gallant Road

From either direction on I-77, the city’s directions say to take Exit 79, follow SC 122 (Dave Lyle Boulevard) west for 3.7 miles and turn left onto Main Street for downtown. For work zones and closures, see our road construction and closures guide.

Buses and rides

My Ride Rock Hill is no longer in service as of May 22, 2026. In its place, riders can schedule trips with York County Access, a demand-response service, for $2.50 each way. Call 803-327-6694, extension 2, to book; see yccoa.com for details. There is no fixed-route trip planner since My Ride ended.

Airports

  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about 20 minutes north of Rock Hill via I-77, the city says.
  • Rock Hill-York County Airport (UZA) is the city’s general aviation airport, for corporate jets and private flying; it has no scheduled passenger flights. See the airport page.

Trains

Amtrak passenger service is available in Charlotte, about 25 minutes away, according to the city. CSX and Norfolk Southern carry freight through York County. Freight trains sometimes block crossings in town; the city’s Wilson Street project will add digital signs to steer drivers around them.

Downtown parking

Downtown Rock Hill (Old Town) parking is free, in decks, lots and on the street, according to the city’s Parking Services page and parking map.

Deck Address Spaces Clearance
Black Street Deck 121 E. Black St. 280 on 2 levels 6 feet 4 inches
Elizabeth Lane Deck 116 N. Elizabeth Lane 199 8 feet 2 inches at entrance, 7 feet 4 inches upper levels; compact and midsize cars only on levels 2-4
University Center Deck A 348 Technology Center Way
University Center Deck B 343 Technology Center Way

Free surface lots: City Hall, Library and Law Center; Black Street; Hampton Street; Hampton Street/City Hall; White Street (north, middle and south); and First Presbyterian/First Citizens. University Center also has on-street parking along Textile Mill Way. Parking questions: 803-329-7275.

During big events such as the Christmas parade and Red, White & Boom, the city closes streets and directs drivers to specific decks and lots; see our Christmas parade and Fourth of July guides.

Biking and walking

The Catawba River Trail is a 3.35-mile paved, 10-foot-wide path along the river from Riverwalk to River Park, part of the Rock Hill Trails and Greenways System and the Carolina Thread Trail. Rock Hill’s cycling venues, including the velodrome and BMX track, are on Riverwalk Parkway. See our parks and trails guide.

What this means for you

  • Downtown: take Exit 79 and park free in a city deck.
  • No car? Book York County Access at 803-327-6694, extension 2, ahead of time.
  • Flying: plan on Charlotte Douglas, about 20 minutes up I-77.

More: moving to Rock Hill and who to call at City Hall.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a bus in Rock Hill, SC?

Not a fixed-route one since My Ride Rock Hill ended service on May 22, 2026. Riders can book York County Access’s demand-response service for $2.50 each way by calling 803-327-6694, extension 2.

Is parking free in downtown Rock Hill?

Yes. The city’s Black Street and Elizabeth Lane parking decks and its downtown surface lots are free, according to the city’s Parking Services page.

What is the closest airport to Rock Hill?

Charlotte Douglas International Airport, which the city says is about 20 minutes north via I-77. Rock Hill-York County Airport serves general aviation and corporate flights, not airlines.

Which I-77 exit is downtown Rock Hill?

Exit 79, SC 122 (Dave Lyle Boulevard). The city’s directions say to follow Dave Lyle Boulevard west about 3.7 miles and turn left on Main Street.