Conference Travel

Memphis is easily accessible by car, bus, train, or air.

Driving:

The City of Memphis is located along the Mississippi River in the southwest corner of Tennessee, at the intersection of Interstate 40 and Interstate 55.

Map of Memphis

Bus:

Memphis is served by Greyhound and Metropolitan Shuttle. The intermodal transportation center is downtown, a 15 minute cab ride from the University of Memphis.

Train:

Memphis is served by AMTRAK. The City of New Orleans train brings passengers heading south from Chicago and St. Louis to the Bluff City each morning. It brings passengers heading north from New Orleans and Jackson, MS every evening. The AMTRAK station is located downtown, a 15 minute cab ride from the University of Memphis.

Air:

Memphis International Airport (MEM) is a busy airport, the major hub for FedEx. MEM is served by Airtran, Delta, United, USAir, and American Airlines. Among the international airlines serving MEM are Air Canada, Air France, KLM, British Airways, Lufthansa, SAS, Korea, Eithad Airways, and Royal Jordanian.

Ground transportation is organized by a taxi coordinator. Fixed fare taxis to the University of Memphis are $30. Those needing wheelchair assistance should call 901-353-5300 in advance. For more information, visit www.mscaa.com.