Memphis International Airport Shuttle and Transfers to West Memphis

Memphis International Airport is in southeast Memphis, 9 miles from downtown.

The drive from MEM to Deluxe Inn takes about 25 minutes.

Driving is one way to make the trip from MEM to West Memphis, with the drive to Deluxe Inn taking about 25 minutes. Rental cars are available at the airport, so you can arrange a vehicle there rather than rely on a shuttle connection.

If you are driving to meet an arriving passenger, MEM’s Cell Phone Lot provides access to the passenger pickup drive. A Memphis day trip can also fit into a one-day Memphis itinerary from West Memphis.

MEM has hotel shuttles, taxis, rideshares and MATA service, but no dedicated airport shuttle to West Memphis is specified. Confirm your destination with your hotel or transport provider before counting on a direct transfer.

For a hotel shuttle, follow the overhead shuttle signs in baggage claim near the exits. Shuttle service for hire can be arranged before landing for destinations around Memphis, Tunica casinos and guided Memphis tours. The options for crossing between the two cities also matter when getting around West Memphis and Memphis without guesswork.

MATA Route 28 serves the airport. Its stop is on the inner commercial drive at baggage-claim level; look for bright-orange MATA Bus signs. The schedule can change without notice, so confirm service and operating hours before you travel.

Taxis depart from the center commercial drive in front of the Concourse B baggage-claim area. Accessible cabs are available upon request. Bluff City Taxi can be reached at 901-566-9000 and City Wide Taxi at 901-722-8294.

Uber and Lyft pickups are at the Interim Commercial Curb on the arrivals and baggage-claim level, marked by bright-orange signs. Request your ride through the provider’s app, then check the driver, license plate, vehicle make and model, and driver photo against the app before boarding.

Choose your transfer before landing, especially if you need a prearranged shuttle or accessible transport. Bluff City Taxi, MATA and TCW Limo provide accessible transportation. If you need wheelchair assistance between the terminal and rental-car center, ask at the rental company counter or vehicle-return area, or contact the company before arrival.

If someone is collecting you, agree on a pickup plan and use the Cell Phone Lot while waiting. For airport ground-transport questions, call 901-922-8019 or email gt@flymemphis.com.

Before you go: Transport locations, schedules and service details can change. Check the official site before you go: Memphis International Airport’s ground-transportation information.