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1 hour 20 min
Tampa Intl. Airport

Transportation to Memphis Airport from the City Center

Taxis, private shuttles, rental cars, hotel shuttles and buses can be counted among the best vehicle alternatives you can make use of while traveling to Memphis International Airport from the city center. In the city, systems such as Uber and Lyft are also used commonly by the passengers. You can arrive at the airport in a short time by using these systems or you can also prefer renting a limousine, although it is a little expensive method. If you primarily need an economical alternative while determining your vehicle preference to come to the airport, taking a bus during the daytime will be the best option. If you want to see different centers nearby and the regions around the city, you can rent a car or limousine, if you set your priority for comfort and ease. The hotel shuttles that you can use to travel towards the airport from the city center are generally for free or render services in reasonable prices to the passengers; therefore, they can be preferred for traveling to the airport cheaply.

Car Rental

If you would like to prefer driving one of the rental cars during your journey to Memphis International Airport from the city center, you can talk to companies such as Enterprise, Alamo, Hertz, National, Avis or Thrifty, which have offices in the city, and rent a car complying with your needs. You can easily find your way by following the instructional signs for the airport, which you will come across all the way in order to come to the airport from the city center with your rental car. If you are going to drive in the city for the first time and do not have so much information about the directions, try to take a device helpful for finding the directions with you.

Taxi

Taxis, which work with the taximeter system and you can easily find and take wherever you are in the city center, are among the alternatives you can benefit from in the city to reach Memphis International Airport. When you take a taxi, only tell that you want to go to the airport. Then, you will be in front of the terminal within a few minutes. Taxis are quite fast and reliable in Memphis. On the other hand, if you are coming from a spot relatively far from the airport, it will be useful to first have a look at the other transportation options and then take a taxi after reaching the center not to go beyond your budget so much.

Limousine Rental

To reach Memphis International Airport, traveling on a limousine is a quite popular alternative as in almost all the other large airports of the United States of America. When traveling on a limousine, which is large and comfortable enough to take with a few passengers, you can bring your stuff, which would be difficult to carry on other vehicles. Picking you up from your door with drivers, limousines bring you to the airport terminal as soon as possible. For those who want to rent a limousine, the number of alternative rental companies is substantially high in the city. By making a brief research on the Internet, you can check alternative limousine rental companies and get your vehicle brought to where you are in the city center, after which you can set off for the airport.

Uber and Lyft

Systems such as Uber and Lyft are used commonly by the passengers in Memphis. While coming to the airport, you can comfortably go on traveling by preferring one of these systems. In order to come to Memphis International Airport with the vehicles belonging to these systems, you need to download their applications on your phone and then call a vehicle nearby. Since the passenger capacities of the vehicles are generally higher than other transportation alternatives, it becomes easy to travel with a few people. For this reason, if you are planning to come to the airport from the city as a group, you can easily set off by calling one of these vehicles. You can make a decision by seeing the average fare, route and other details.

Hotel Shuttle

Many hotels in the city center and nearby have airport shuttle services. Accordingly, you can travel without paying for the transfer to the airport or get a chance to travel for a reasonable fare. The advantage of coming to the airport by the hotel shuttles is that they pick you up in front of the hotel and directly take you to the airport, which prevents possible loss of time during the journey.

Private Shuttle

Private shuttles carrying passengers between the city center and Memphis International Airport are also among the alternatives that are frequently preferred. By making use of the shuttle services of the alternatives such as Wilson Air Center or Signature Flight Support, you can go to the terminal of Memphis International Airport. You can prefer private shuttles for traveling on your own as well as for traveling as a family or a group to go to the airport.

Bus

There are two different bus alternatives from the city center to the direction of Memphis International Airport. One of them is the bus numbered 2 driving by the places such as Midtown, Downtown and Medical District towards the airport. This bus starts working early in the morning and continues carrying passengers until evening. By taking the other bus numbered 4, you can reach the airport by passing the spots such as Downtown, LeMoyne Owen College. Buses are among the most economical alternatives in the city for reaching the airport. However, they are not as fast as other vehicles. Since there are no buses late at night and on Sunday, they can only be taken within a certain period. Still, if you are going to travel during the day on weekdays, you can consider coming to the airport by bus.

Airport Information

At Memphis International Airport, you can find a lot of services together, such as comfortable lounges, ATMs where you can make transactions or transfer money, shops fulfilling the needs of the passengers who want to do shopping, restaurants to take a break for eating and exchange office. Sam Adams Brew House, Sun Studios Cafe, Ciao, Lenny's Sub Shop, Maggie O'Shea's, Home Team Sports Bar & Grill and Starbucks are some of the places you can consider for eating and drinking at the airport. If you would like to spend your time by doing shopping or buy something for your beloved ones at the airport, you visit River City Books & News, River City Travelmart, Explore Memphis, BestBuy Express and Memphis and easily find and buy almost anything you need.

Last Updated: 12 Mar 2017

Transportation to Tampa City Center from Airport

MacDill Airport

If you want to travel by public transportation in Tampa, you can prefer bus. One-way bus ride costs 2 dollars. If you want, you can also buy daily or weekly tickets according to the duration of your stay to make your transportation more economical. Daily ticket price is 16 dollars. Renting a car is a frequently preferred option to discover the city. You can easily find the offices of many car rental companies in the city center. By renting an affordable car, you can see the surrounding cities as well as you can go to the beaches comfortably.

The traffic is very safe and steady all across Tampa and you will not have any difficulty. However, you should keep in mind that you need to have an international driver's license to rent a car. The taxi service is also widely used in urban transportation. You can easily get a taxi. All taxis have a taximeter and taxi fares are fixed.

Clearwater International Airport is located only 15 kilometers away. Lakeland Airport, which serves only for domestic flights, is 51 kilometers away and Sarasota Airport is 64 kilometers away. Orlando International Airport is 129 km away for the transfers in exceptional situations. There are 5 different transportation options to reach the city center from Tampa International Airport.

If you prefer public transportation, you can take the municipal buses. Airport shuttle services are a bit more costly but a more comfortable alternative. Taxi service is available for those who want a more private and comfortable transportation option. If you want to maximize your comfort, you can rent a car from car rental companies. The last alternative is the airport shuttle services provided by the hotels.

Bus

You can find the bus stops at the west point of the red luggage delivery area of the airport. You can get to the city center by the bus number 15. Bus ticket price is 2 dollars.

Taxi

You can easily see the taxi ranks right at the exit of the luggage delivery area. Two different taxi companies - Yellow Cab and United Cab – provide taxi service at the airport. Both companies apply the same price tariff. Taxi initial fare is 2.5 dollars and you need to pay 2.4 dollars per mile.

The minimum amount you will pay for transportation from the airport to anywhere is 15 dollars regardless of distance.  Taxi transportation from Tampa International Airport to the city center or the marina costs about 25 dollars.

Rent a car

You can see the offices of 8 different car rental companies on the opposite road of Tampa International Airport. These companies also have their service points at the end of the luggage delivery area. You can also rent a car online before your flight if you want. In this case, your car will be ready for your arrival time and you won't waste your time.

Airport Shuttle Services

Airport shuttle regularly run at certain times and follows a standard route. There are specially prepared air-conditioned waiting areas for passengers so that you can comfortably wait for the departure time of the shuttles. Shuttle service charge includes up to 3 pieces of luggage. You may be charged extra for more luggages.

The route of shuttle service mostly passes through the hotels and the service charge is based on the distance covered. Prices range from 25$ to 90$, but transportation to the city center costs about 25 or 35 dollars.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Many hotels in Tampa have their own shuttle services. Before making your reservation, you should contact your hotel in advance to make sure that this service is available or not.

The difference of this service, which is a little more costly compared to taxi, is that the shuttle is ready for you when you take your luggage and it takes you directly to your hotel. You should contact your hotel and make a reservation in advance in order to benefit from this service. You should remember that you will be asked some information such as how many passengers will benefit from this service and your flight's arrival time.

Last Updated: 07 Feb 2017

Tampa Intl. Airport

You can easily reach Tampa International Airport from the city centre by taxi or by bus. There are airport shuttle buses available and some hotels can arrange it for you in advance. If you rented a car during your trip, it is also possible to reach the airport with this vehicle.

Bus

Bus route 15 transports passengers from the city centre to the airport in a short time. A one-way ticket costs 2 dollars.

Taxi

Taxis are quite easy to come by in Tampa. You can comfortably find one in the city centre, and reach the airport for an average cost of 25 dollars. Be confident about the amount you will pay as all taxis are equipped with taximeters. You can speak to hotel staff to pre-arrange a taxi for you.

Car Rental

There are a lot of car rental agencies in Tampa city centre and for a more comfortable trip, including your journeys to and from the airport, you can hire a vehicle that is suitable to your budget. You can rent a car online, or you can ask for assistance from your hotel. International travellers must have a valid foreign driver’s license and an international driving permit. You must always carry these documents if you wish to drive a car or ride a motorbike in Tampa.

Airport Shuttle Service

Airport shuttle services are modern and comfortable buses with air-conditioning systems, which operate on a specific route and have certain departure times. It is recommended that you check the closest shuttle station near you, and the shuttle departure times in advance. You may also ask for assistance from your hotel representative. You will have to pay an additional fee per baggage beyond the limit of 3 baggages per passenger. The prices for the shuttle bus services are based on distance travelled. Airport shuttle services from the city centre to the airport is approximately 25 to 35 dollars.

Hotel Shuttle Service

Many hotels in Tampa provide airport shuttle services. Contact your hotel beforehand to confirm whether they provide this service, and book in advance if they do so.

Airport Information

Tampa International Airport was called the Drew Field Military Airport prior to the 1960s and used for military flights only. It underwent major changes since and began commercial flights. During the Second World War, the airport had undertaken important duties. Nowadays, Tampa International Airport is a modern, large airport located about 6 miles west from Downtown Tampa. Serious air traffic is encountered during the tourism season as it is often used as a transit hub. More than 100 flights a day take off from the airport.  There are many bars, restaurants and cafes located at different points of the airport that appeal to different tastes. You can also find many souvenir shops, accessory shops, clothing stores, cosmetics shops and duty-free shops inside the airport. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the airport building.

Last Updated: 21 Nov 2016

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Which airports can I use for Memphis-Tampa flights?

For Memphis-Tampa flights, you can use Memphis Intl. Airport as departure airport, and MacDill Airport, Peter O. Knight Airport, Saint Pete Clearwater Intl. Airport, Tampa Intl. Airport, North Aero Park  Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Memphis-Tampa and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Memphis-Tampa is 1075 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 20 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Memphis-Tampa flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Memphis-Tampa flights is Monday.

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