Memphis Airport Transportation, Transfers & Group Shuttles
Memphis International Airport sits on the southeast side of the city, and getting a large group in or out cleanly takes more than a chain of rideshares and a group text that nobody reads in time. Party Bus In Memphis handles airport shuttle bus rentals across the Mid-South — whether your crew is landing for a Grizzlies playoff run, heading out on a corporate retreat, or flying in for a wedding weekend at one of Memphis's marquee event venues. One call, one bus, everyone on the same schedule with room for every bag.
Call 901-203-3399 or use our online quote tool to lock in your Memphis airport transportation today.
Providing Airport Transportation Since 2011
Since 2011, Party Bus In Memphis has handled airport transfers for thousands of groups across the Memphis metro and the broader Mid-South. We've run 15-passenger minibus pickups for wedding parties flying into MEM and full 56-passenger charter bus runs shuttling convention delegations straight to the Renasant Convention Center on North Main Street. We know the commercial pickup zones at Memphis International, how the roads around Winchester Road and Democrat Road behave during peak departure windows, and where the I-240 southbound ramp backs up on Sunday evenings when half of Memphis is coming back from a weekend trip.
That knowledge translates into pickups that actually happen on time. Every reservation includes all-inclusive pricing, a 24/7 reservation team, and a confirmed plan before your first flight boards.
Bus Options Perfect for Any Airport Transportation Need in Memphis, Tennessee
Not every airport run looks the same, and you should never pay for seats your group isn't filling. A compact 15- to 35-passenger minibus handles the executive team arriving for a supply chain conference, the out-of-town wedding party that needs to reach a hotel on Union Avenue, or a small church group connecting through MEM on a mission trip — maneuverable enough for the commercial pickup lane and spacious enough for carry-ons and a normal checked-luggage load. When a full department flies in together or a school group needs a charter bus run to the Memphis Zoo, a 40- to 56-passenger coach brings undercarriage bays sized for hard-sided cases, instrument bags, and athletic gear, plus an onboard restroom for groups that need one on longer runs.
Tell us your headcount and the nature of your trip, and we'll match you to the right vehicle from our fleet. ADA-accessible vehicles are always available — just let us know when you book.
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40-56 Passenger Charter Bus
Airport Transportation Services Available in Memphis, Tennessee and the Following Cities
Our airport transportation service runs from any point in our service area to any airport your group needs. We coordinate pickups and drop-offs across the Memphis metro and surrounding communities — Cordova, Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, Southaven, Olive Branch, and the East Memphis hotel corridor along Poplar Avenue. Need a pickup from a corporate campus in the Shelby Farms corridor, a church in Whitehaven, or a vacation rental near Midtown?
That's the route. We also handle longer hauls when groups find better fares at another airport — a charter bus from Memphis to Nashville International (BNA) or to Little Rock National (LIT) is a real option when ticket prices make the math work. Any group, any departure point, any airport across Tennessee and the surrounding region.
Charter Bus Service to Memphis International Airport (MEM)
Memphis International Airport (MEM) (2491 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38116) is a single-terminal airport, which is one of its real practical advantages for group travel — there's no inter-terminal train to catch, no satellite building to miss, and no confusion about which exit door your group coordinator is standing outside. Every arriving passenger feeds through the same baggage claim level and exits onto the same lower-level Arrivals curb. Commercial buses and shuttles use the designated commercial ground transportation lane on the lower Arrivals roadway, directly in front of the terminal's south face.
Once your entire group has luggage and is assembled at the curb, your coordinator contacts our team and the bus moves from its nearby waiting spot to the commercial lane.
What first-timers often miss is the approach. The MEM campus sits between Winchester Road to the north and Democrat Road to the south, with the primary access road looping in from Winchester Road off of Tchulahoma Road. That stretch of Winchester Road carries freight and logistics traffic at all hours — MEM is home to the FedEx World Hub, the largest cargo operation of any airport in the world, and the ramp corridors around the airport are active around the clock.
For your group's departure run, we factor that traffic pattern into the timing rather than trusting a GPS estimate that doesn't account for an overnight FedEx shift change or a Tuesday morning construction lane on I-240 southbound. For departures, drop-off is on the upper Departures level — same building, same approach, curbside at the ticketed airline's door. We recommend reviewing the official MEM ground transportation page before your trip to confirm any zone or access updates.
Address: 2491 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38116
Phone: (901) 922-8000
No Secondary Airport in Memphis? Here's How Groups Handle It
Memphis does not have a second commercial passenger airport in the metro. The two closest alternatives are Nashville International Airport (BNA) — roughly 3.5 hours east on I-40 — and Little Rock National Airport (LIT), about 2 hours west on I-40 through Arkansas. Both airports sometimes offer meaningfully cheaper fares on specific routes, and when the difference across 20, 30, or 40 group tickets adds up to several thousand dollars, a charter bus ground transfer starts looking very different on a per-person basis.
A Nashville-to-Memphis charter bus run is a common request for large delegations attending events at FedExForum, Graceland, or the Renasant Convention Center — the group flies into BNA, boards one bus at baggage claim, and arrives at their Memphis hotel without anyone renting a car or navigating I-40 through the darkness at 11 p.m. The same logic applies from Little Rock for groups originating west of the river. We quote multi-stop trips the same way we quote local runs — all-inclusive, confirmed before your flight lands.
Call 901-203-3399 to discuss which airport combination makes financial sense for your group's specific routing.
24/7 Airport Transfers for Red-Eye Arrivals and Pre-Dawn Departures
Memphis International runs around the clock in large part because the FedEx World Hub never actually stops. The lights on Winchester Road are always on, and there is always activity at MEM at 3 a.m. The problem is that passenger-side services don't match that energy — MATA bus service to the airport is limited to daytime routes, and rideshare availability near the terminal thins out considerably in the early morning hours.
When a connecting flight runs two hours late and your group of 35 lands at 1:30 a.m., the rideshare surge is real and the wait times are unpredictable.
A pre-arranged airport bus rental sidesteps all of that. Our reservation team is available 24/7/365, and we schedule pickups at whatever hour your itinerary demands — a 4:45 a.m. departure call from a Downtown Memphis hotel for an international connection, a 2:00 a.m. arrival pickup for a group returning from a national tournament. One flat rate, one vehicle, everyone on board before the coordination headache even starts.
There's no surge pricing, no cancelled pickup, and no waiting for a rideshare pool to replenish at midnight on a Tuesday. Call 901-203-3399 to lock in your late-night or pre-dawn pickup.
Hotel Block Shuttles, Convention Center Runs, and Multi-Stop Airport Transfers
Airport transfers rarely end at the terminal curb — and the most useful thing a charter bus does is handle the whole chain in one booking. A conference group arriving at MEM doesn't just need a ride; it needs to reach the hotel block on Union Avenue, drop the speakers at the Renasant Convention Center (255 N Main St, Memphis, TN 38103), and get the committee to a dinner on Beale Street by 7 p.m. That's one itinerary, one bus, one call.
We build multi-stop runs as a single reservation, so the group coordinator isn't juggling three separate bookings and hoping the timing lines up.
For recurring conferences and trade shows at the Renasant Convention Center or larger events tied to FedExForum (191 Beale St), we set up scheduled shuttle loops between MEM and the convention campus — running at set intervals to collect delegates arriving across a multi-hour arrival window rather than forcing everyone onto a first-come-first-served hotel shuttle that seats 12. Wedding coordinators use a similar structure: book a bus to collect guests across a two-hour arrival window on a Friday afternoon, deliver them to the hotel block, and free everyone up to reach the rehearsal dinner on their own steam. Instead of sending 30 out-of-town guests individual rideshare instructions, the coordinator sends one message: "the bus is at the lower-level curb at 4:00."
Call 901-203-3399 to map out a multi-stop itinerary that fits your event's timeline.
Memphis Airport Transfers for Every Kind of Group
The groups that move through MEM on any given week run the full spectrum, and the right vehicle for each one is different. A 14-passenger Sprinter van handles a small executive delegation flying in for a logistics summit at a corporate campus off Shelby Drive — enough space for rolling carry-ons and four-wheel cases, clean and quiet for a group that wants to keep a call going on the way to the hotel. A 25- to 35-passenger minibus covers a bridal party arriving from three different cities across one afternoon, the out-of-town fan group coming in for a Grizzlies home series, or the nonprofit board that wants everyone at the venue before dinner.
A full 56-passenger charter bus is the vehicle for the school group flying home from a national competition with instrument cases and gear bags that won't fit anywhere else.
Sports fan groups flying in from out of state are a particularly common run — they land at MEM, board one bus, and get dropped at their downtown hotel blocks without anyone navigating the one-way grid near Beale Street in an unfamiliar city. Church mission teams with 40 travelers and departure luggage stacked four bags deep board one charter bus and arrive together instead of in waves. Whatever your group looks like, the process is the same: tell us the headcount, the flight details, and the first stop after the terminal, and we'll have a plan ready before you hang up.
Call 901-203-3399 to build your Memphis airport transfer today.
How Much Does Airport Transportation in Memphis Cost?
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
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| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $170 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $187 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $312+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $113 – $246+ | $147 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $162 – $348+ | $158 – $327+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| Rates vary by trip length, travel dates, passenger count, amenities, and availability. Use our online quote form or call 901-203-3399 for exact pricing. | |||
Client Reviews of Our Airport Transportation in Memphis
Flew in with eight cousins for my grandmother's 80th and we all landed at Memphis International within an hour of each other, so getting everyone plus a mountain of suitcases to the hotel in one trip was clutch. Booking took five minutes. There was tons of room for the bags and the group, and we put on a playlist and basically started the reunion right there before we even left the airport. Smooth the whole way and a great start to the weekend.
Yolanda B.
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Devin C.
My whole groomsmen crew flew into MEM from four different cities for the wedding weekend. Instead of everyone scrambling for separate rideshares, we coordinated one pickup and rolled downtown to The Peabody together. Plenty of space for all the luggage, comfy seats, good sound system to set the mood. Honestly it was the easiest part of the whole trip and a great way to kick things off in Memphis. Five stars.
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Sandra K.
We had a group of 12 coming back from a conference and our flights all got into Memphis International late. They tracked us and were ready when we finally got our bags. Everyone piled on, kicked back, and we cruised to the hotel together instead of splitting into a bunch of cars. The LED lights were a fun touch after a long travel day. Stress free, exactly what we needed.
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Andre M.
Booked this to get my family of nine from Memphis International over to The Guest House at Graceland for our trip. Two of the kids fell asleep instantly, the rest of us spread out, and all the carseats and luggage fit no problem. It was so much calmer than wrangling everyone through a taxi line. Smooth ride the whole way and we got there happy. Highly recommend for a big group.
Frequently Asked Questions About our Memphis Airport Transportation Services
Where does a charter bus pick up at Memphis International Airport?
Commercial buses load from the lower level (Arrivals/Baggage Claim) curb of the Central Terminal at MEM, in the designated commercial ground transportation lane on the south face of the building. Because MEM operates as a single-terminal airport, every arriving passenger exits through the same baggage claim level — there's no inter-terminal connector or satellite building to navigate. Have your group fully assembled with luggage at the lower-level exit doors before the bus is called in; that call is what moves the bus from its nearby waiting spot to the commercial lane.
How far in advance should we book a Memphis airport shuttle?
For standard group transfers, two to four weeks of lead time keeps your options open and locks in the best rate. For peak periods — Memphis in May weekend in late May, Liberty Bowl week in December, or a Grizzlies playoff stretch — book significantly further out. Demand across all vehicle sizes spikes during those windows, and the right-size bus for a 40-person group gets committed quickly.
Wedding groups with large out-of-town guest lists typically book airport shuttles three to six months ahead alongside the rest of their event transportation.
What happens if our flight is delayed?
Your flight is tracked from the time the booking is confirmed. If a mechanical delay or a weather hold at a connecting hub pushes your arrival back, the pickup time adjusts to your actual landing without any action required on your end. The one step we ask for: have your group coordinator call or text once the entire party has bags and is physically assembled at the lower-level Arrivals curb.
That call is the trigger to move the bus from its nearby waiting spot — it also keeps the commercial lane clear until your group is loaded and ready to go.
Can you run a transfer from Memphis to Nashville or Little Rock airports?
Yes. When a group finds better fares into Nashville International (BNA) or Little Rock National (LIT), a charter bus ground transfer becomes a legitimate option — particularly when the airfare savings across 20 or more tickets outweigh the cost of the ground leg. We quote Memphis-to-BNA and Memphis-to-LIT runs as full all-inclusive itineraries.
Call 901-203-3399 with your headcount and flight details and we'll build a quote that shows the per-person ground cost alongside whatever airfare comparison you're working with.
Can a charter bus handle the luggage for a large group flying out of Memphis?
Full-size 40- to 56-passenger charter buses in our fleet carry undercarriage storage bays with several hundred cubic feet of capacity — enough for hard-sided suitcases, equipment cases, and the kind of checked-luggage volume a 40-person group produces after a week on the road. Overhead bins handle carry-ons and personal items. For groups traveling with oversized gear — instruments, athletic equipment, trade show displays — let us know the load specifics when you book so we can confirm the right vehicle setup before your departure date.
Do you run shuttle loops between MEM and a downtown hotel or the Renasant Convention Center?
That's one of our most common requests. We build recurring shuttle loops between MEM and hotel blocks on Union Avenue, the Peabody, or the Sheraton Memphis Downtown — running at set intervals to collect delegates as they land across a multi-hour arrival window rather than staging one bus for the entire day. We also coordinate direct transfers from MEM to the Renasant Convention Center (255 N Main St) for conferences where attendees are arriving straight off the plane.
Call 901-203-3399 to map out the schedule and frequency that fits your event.