How to get from MEM to Memphis
| Option | Cost | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| MATA bus 47 (to centre) | USD 1.75 | 50 min |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | USD 30–50 | 20–30 min |
MEM is 13km from downtown — but Graceland is just 6 km from MEM (most-conveniently-located major US tourist attraction). For 4+ hour layovers: Uber to Graceland + back without going downtown. For 8+ hour layovers: BBQ + Civil Rights Museum downtown.
Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer
A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into MEM.
Getting out of Memphis (MEM)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
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Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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Common questions
How much does a taxi from Memphis International Airport to Memphis cost?
USD 30–50 — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.
What's the cheapest way from MEM to Memphis?
MATA bus 47 (to centre) at USD 1.75 — 50 min to central Memphis.
Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in USA?
Same USA rules — ESTA or visa required. FedEx hub — most flights are cargo. International limited.