Getting Around, Memphis Travel, Transport and Car Rental

(Memphis, Tennessee - TN, USA)

Memphis is a relatively well-planned city and it's easy to get around by public transport and travel options, except at peak travel times. Memphis' famous Main Street Trolley lines are a unique way to travel to most areas of interest to tourists including Mud Island, Beale Street and the National Civil Rights Museum. If you're traveling between downtown and East Memphis, a car is useful method of transport.

Memphis International Airport (MEM) / Arriving by Air

Off I-240 at exit 23, Memphis International Airport is served by most major domestic and some foreign airlines. The airport is also served by a few commuter air carriers and a number of major car rental offices are situated near the airport. For further information, please refer to the Memphis Airport page.


Memphis Airport (MEM) Guide

Car Rental

Driving in Memphis can be a blessing and a bane, depending on the traffic. A car is pretty much indispensable for the journey between downtown and East Memphis and parking is not usually problematic. Renting a car in Memphis is easy and all major car rental companies have offices here. The city is served east-west by I-40 and north-south by I-55, and the US78 and US72 are the only other major routes that travel into Memphis.

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Buses and Coaches

The citywide bus service is run by the Memphis Area Transit Authority and travels to the city's main attractions. Bus stops are green and white and schedules can be obtained from the Memphis Area Transit Authority. Alternatively, simply ask a bus driver for information. There is a Greyhound terminal at 203 Union Avenue in Memphis, offering connections to cities across the US.

Trains

Memphis is served by Amtrak and the terminal is located at 545 South Main Street. There are regular trains that travel from Memphis to Chicago, Jackson and New Orleans.

Trams

Memphis is famous for its streetcars and operates beautifully renovated 1920s trams, as well as more modern reproductions. The trams travel to and from key tourist attractions in Memphis, such as the Pyramid, National Civil Rights Museum and the Tennessee Visitors Center. Memphis trams are a charming and affordable way to travel around the city.