BNAUpdated October 5, 2026

Getting to and from Nashville airport

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Ground transportation options

Public transportation, licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps, private transfers and car rental at Nashville airport (BNA), 13 km from Nashville. See also the airport guide for general information.

Nashville International Airport is situated approximately 13 km (8 miles) east of downtown Nashville. All ground transportation operates centrally from the Ground Transportation Center (GTC), located on Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2.

Ride-sharing

Mobile app ride-hailing services pick up passengers on Level 1 of the Ground Transportation Center. Uber pickups are in Zone A, Lyft in Zones B and C, and KreweCar in Zone D. Peer-to-peer car sharing through Turo utilizes surface parking lots A, B, and C.

Public Bus

Route 18 operated by WeGo Public Transit connects the airport directly with central downtown Nashville (Music City Central). Buses depart from Level 1 of the GTC. Standard one-way fare is USD 2.00, and travel time ranges between 20 and 45 minutes. Services run Monday through Friday from 5:30 am to 11:45 pm, and weekends from 5:50 am to 11:45 pm, stopping near the Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, the convention center, and major hotels. A WeGo information booth on Level 1 operates from 6:00 am to 1:00 am.

Taxis

Official taxi stands are situated on Level 1 of the GTC. Authorized operators include American Music City Taxi, Checker Cab, Magic Taxi, NashVegas Cab, TennCab, TN National Cab, Volunteer Cab, and Yellow Cab. Rides to the downtown core operate under a flat regulated rate of USD 30.00, taking roughly 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic.

Private Shuttles and Regional Buses

Several charter and regional coach services pick up at the Ground Transportation Center (Level 1):

  • Anchor Tours
  • CitiValet
  • Gray Line of Tennessee
  • Groome Transportation (direct transfers to Chattanooga and surrounding communities)
  • Honky Tonk Party Shuttle
  • In Shuttle Transportation
  • United Coach and Tour

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Tips for getting to and from BNA

Going to the airport

  1. Leave earlier than you think you need to: Nashville airport is 13 km from Nashville. Allow for rush-hour traffic, strikes or events, and check the local news before you go.
  2. On public transportation, check the schedule (weekends and holidays usually have fewer services), whether you need to change lines and how to pay: transit card, contactless or cash.
  3. If you booked a shared shuttle, keep the company's phone number at hand in case the pickup is late.
  4. Returning a rental car? Follow the signs to the rental car return area. If you drive your own car, check parking at BNA.

Leaving the airport

  1. After baggage claim and customs, follow the ground transportation signs. The arrivals page has a step-by-step guide.
  2. Arriving late at night? Not every bus or train runs 24 hours: check the last departure in advance. Ride-hailing apps usually pick up at a designated zone, not at the curb.
  3. With a private transfer, the driver usually waits in the arrivals hall with a sign with your name.
  4. Looking for the taxi rank, the train station or the rental desks, or meeting someone? See the BNA airport map and share a meeting point.
  5. Renting a car? Booking ahead gives you better rates; see car rental at BNA.
  6. Staying near the airport? See hotels and overnight stay or hotels near BNA.
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